U.S. patent application number 13/821732 was filed with the patent office on 2013-11-14 for pyridine compounds and the uses thereof.
This patent application is currently assigned to Purdue Pharma L.P.. The applicant listed for this patent is Chiyou NI, Bin Shao, Laykea Tafesse, Jiangchao Yao, Jianming Yu, Xiaoming Zhou. Invention is credited to Chiyou NI, Bin Shao, Laykea Tafesse, Jiangchao Yao, Jianming Yu, Xiaoming Zhou.
Application Number | 20130303526 13/821732 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 44903282 |
Filed Date | 2013-11-14 |
United States Patent
Application |
20130303526 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
NI; Chiyou ; et al. |
November 14, 2013 |
Pyridine Compounds and the Uses Thereof
Abstract
The invention relates to substituted pyridine compounds of
Formula (I) and the pharmaceutically acceptable salts, prodrugs,
and solvates thereof, wherein R.sup.1a, A.sup.1, A.sup.2, E, G,
Z.sup.1, and Z.sup.2 are defined as set forth in the specification.
The invention is also directed to the use of compounds of Formula I
to treat a disorder responsive to the blockade of sodium channels.
Compounds of the present invention are especially useful for
treating pain. ##STR00001##
Inventors: |
NI; Chiyou; (Belle Mead,
NJ) ; Shao; Bin; (Richboro, PA) ; Tafesse;
Laykea; (Robbinsville, NJ) ; Yao; Jiangchao;
(Princeton, NJ) ; Yu; Jianming; (Plainsboro,
NJ) ; Zhou; Xiaoming; (Plainsboro, NJ) |
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Applicant: |
Name |
City |
State |
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Type |
NI; Chiyou
Shao; Bin
Tafesse; Laykea
Yao; Jiangchao
Yu; Jianming
Zhou; Xiaoming |
Belle Mead
Richboro
Robbinsville
Princeton
Plainsboro
Plainsboro |
NJ
PA
NJ
NJ
NJ
NJ |
US
US
US
US
US
US |
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Assignee: |
Purdue Pharma L.P.
Stamford
CT
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Family ID: |
44903282 |
Appl. No.: |
13/821732 |
Filed: |
September 16, 2011 |
PCT Filed: |
September 16, 2011 |
PCT NO: |
PCT/IB2011/002172 |
371 Date: |
July 22, 2013 |
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Current U.S.
Class: |
514/227.8 ;
514/237.2; 514/252.18; 514/253.13; 514/256; 514/277; 514/318;
514/332; 514/333; 514/335; 514/339; 514/341; 514/352; 514/354;
514/357; 544/131; 544/295; 544/333; 544/365; 544/58.2; 546/194;
546/256; 546/257; 546/261; 546/272.7; 546/274.4; 546/278.1;
546/309; 546/323; 546/337; 546/339; 546/344 |
Current CPC
Class: |
A61P 43/00 20180101;
A61P 25/24 20180101; A61P 25/04 20180101; C07D 401/04 20130101;
A61P 9/06 20180101; C07D 213/79 20130101; C07D 213/65 20130101;
C07D 213/81 20130101; C07D 403/12 20130101; C07D 213/57 20130101;
C07D 403/14 20130101; C07D 213/74 20130101; C07D 401/12 20130101;
A61P 23/00 20180101; C07D 213/50 20130101; C07D 213/643 20130101;
A61P 25/06 20180101; C07D 213/84 20130101; A61P 25/00 20180101;
A61P 25/28 20180101; C07D 213/58 20130101; A61P 25/08 20180101;
C07D 401/14 20130101; C07D 213/46 20130101; A61P 25/18 20180101;
A61P 9/10 20180101; C07D 213/30 20130101 |
Class at
Publication: |
514/227.8 ;
514/237.2; 514/252.18; 514/253.13; 514/256; 514/277; 514/318;
514/332; 514/333; 514/335; 514/339; 514/341; 514/352; 514/354;
514/357; 544/58.2; 544/131; 544/295; 544/333; 544/365; 546/194;
546/256; 546/257; 546/261; 546/272.7; 546/274.4; 546/278.1;
546/309; 546/323; 546/337; 546/339; 546/344 |
International
Class: |
C07D 213/30 20060101
C07D213/30; C07D 213/81 20060101 C07D213/81; C07D 213/58 20060101
C07D213/58; C07D 213/643 20060101 C07D213/643; C07D 401/12 20060101
C07D401/12; C07D 401/04 20060101 C07D401/04; C07D 401/14 20060101
C07D401/14 |
Claims
1. A compound having Formula I: ##STR00428## or a pharmaceutically
acceptable salt or solvate thereof, wherein: Z.sup.1 is selected
from the group consisting of N and N-oxide and Z.sup.2 is
CR.sup.1b; or Z.sup.1 is CR.sup.1b and Z.sup.2 is selected from the
group consisting of N and N-oxide; R.sup.1 and R.sup.1b, which are
identical or different, are selected from the group consisting of:
a) hydrogen; b) halogen; c) hydroxy; d) cyano; e) optionally
substituted alkyl; f) alkoxy; g) haloalkoxy; and h) haloalkyl;
A.sup.1 is selected from the group consisting of: a) optionally
substituted cycloalkyl; b) optionally substituted heterocyclo; c)
optionally substituted aryl; and d) optionally substituted
heteroaryl; X is selected from the group consisting of: a) --O--;
b) --S--; c) --SO--; d) --SO.sub.2-- e)
--(CR.sub.2R.sub.3).sub.j--; f) --NR.sup.4; g) --SO.sub.2NH--; and
h) --NHSO.sub.2--; wherein: at each occurrence R.sup.2 and R.sup.3,
which are identical or different, are selected from the group
consisting of hydrogen, fluoro, and optionally substituted alkyl;
or each R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 are taken together to form an oxo
group; or each R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 taken together with the carbon
atom to which they are attached form a 3- to 8-membered optionally
substituted cycloalkyl or optionally substituted heterocyclo; j is
0, 1, 2, or 3; and R.sup.4 is selected from the group consisting of
hydrogen and optionally substituted alkyl; A.sup.2 is selected from
the group consisting of optionally substituted aryl and optionally
substituted heteroaryl; G is selected from the group consisting of:
##STR00429## wherein: R.sup.5a and R.sup.5b, which are identical or
different, are selected from the group consisting of: a) hydrogen;
b) optionally substituted alkyl; c) optionally substituted
cycloalkyl; d) optionally substituted heterocyclo; e) optionally
substituted aryl; f) optionally substituted heteroaryl; g) aralkyl;
h) hydroxyalkyl; i) (cyano)alkyl; j) (heterocyclo)alkyl; k)
(heteroaryl)alkyl; l) (amino)alkyl; m) (alkylamino)alkyl; n)
(dialkylamino)alkyl, and o) --(CH.sub.2CH.sub.2O).sub.m--R.sup.15a;
or R.sup.5a and R.sup.5b taken together with the nitrogen atom to
which they are attached form an optionally substituted 3- to
8-membered heterocyclo; R.sup.6a and R.sup.6b, which are identical
or different, are selected from the group consisting of: a)
hydrogen; b) optionally substituted alkyl; c) optionally
substituted cycloalkyl; d) optionally substituted heterocyclo; e)
optionally substituted aryl; f) optionally substituted heteroaryl;
g) hydroxyalkyl h) (heterocyclo)alkyl; i) (heteroaryl)alkyl; j)
(amino)alkyl; k) (alkylamino)alkyl; l) (dialkylamino)alkyl; m)
(carboxamido)alkyl; n) (cyano)alkyl, and o)
--(CH.sub.2CH.sub.2O).sub.n--R.sup.15b; or R.sup.6a and R.sup.6b
taken together with the nitrogen atom to which they are attached
form an optionally substituted 3- to 8-membered heterocyclo;
R.sup.7 is selected from the group consisting of: a) hydrogen; b)
optionally substituted alkyl; c) optionally substituted cycloalkyl;
d) optionally substituted heterocyclo; e) optionally substituted
aryl; f) optionally substituted heteroaryl; g) (heterocyclo)alkyl;
h) (heteroaryl)alkyl; i) (amino)alkyl; j) (alkylamino)alkyl; k)
(dialkylamino)alkyl; and l) --(CH.sub.2CH.sub.2O).sub.o--R.sup.15c;
R.sup.8a and R.sup.8b, which are identical or different, are
selected from the group consisting of: a) hydrogen; b) optionally
substituted alkyl; and c) --(CH.sub.2CH.sub.2O).sub.p--R.sup.15d; L
is selected from the group consisting of --O-- and --NR.sup.16--;
R.sup.9 is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, alkyl
and --(CH.sub.2CH.sub.2O).sub.q--R.sup.15e; R.sup.15a, R.sup.15b,
R.sup.15c, R.sup.15d, and R.sup.15e, which are identical or
different, are selected from the group consisting of hydrogen and
optionally substituted alkyl; R.sup.16 is selected from the group
consisting of hydrogen and optionally substituted alkyl; m, n, o,
p, and q are each independently 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, or
11; w is 0, 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5; x and y are each independently 1, 2,
3, or 4; E is selected from the group consisting of: ##STR00430##
wherein: R.sup.17a and R.sup.17b, which are identical or different,
are selected from the group consisting of: a) hydrogen; b)
optionally substituted alkyl; c) --SO.sub.2R.sup.24a; d)
--COR.sup.24b; e) optionally substituted aryl; f) optionally
substituted heteroaryl; g) (heterocyclo)alkyl; h)
(heteroaryl)alkyl; i) (amino)alkyl; j) (alkylamino)alkyl; k)
(dialkylamino)alkyl; l) (carboxamido)alkyl; m) (cyano)alkyl; and n)
hydroxyalkyl; or R.sup.17a an R.sup.17b taken together with the
nitrogen atom to which they are attached form an optionally
substituted 3- to 8-membered heterocyclo; R.sup.18a and R.sup.18b,
which are identical or different, are selected from the group
consisting of: a) hydrogen; b) optionally substituted alkyl; c)
optionally substituted cycloalkyl; d) optionally substituted aryl;
e) optionally substituted heteroaryl; f) (heterocyclo)alkyl; g)
(heteroaryl)alkyl; and h) (dialkylamino)alkyl; or R.sup.18a and
R.sup.18b taken together with the nitrogen atom to which they are
attached form an optionally substituted 3- to 8-membered
heterocyclo; R.sup.19 is selected from the group consisting of
hydrogen and optionally substituted alkyl; R.sup.20a and R.sup.20b,
which are identical or different, are selected from the group
consisting of hydrogen and optionally substituted alkyl, wherein at
least one of R.sup.20a and R.sup.20b is optionally substituted
alkyl; R.sup.21a is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen
and alkyl; R.sup.21b and R.sup.21c, which are identical or
different, are selected from the group consisting of: a) hydrogen;
b) optionally substituted alkyl; c) optionally substituted
cycloalkyl; d) optionally substituted aryl; e) optionally
substituted heteroaryl; f) (heterocyclo)alkyl; g)
(heteroaryl)alkyl; and h) (dialkylamino)alkyl; or R.sup.21b and
R.sup.21c taken together with the nitrogen atom to which they are
attached form an optionally substituted 3- to 8-membered
heterocyclo; R.sup.22 is selected from the group consisting of
hydrogen and alkyl; R.sup.24a is selected from the group consisting
of optionally substituted alkyl, optionally substituted cycloalkyl,
optionally substituted aryl, and optionally substituted heteroaryl;
R.sup.24b is selected from the group consisting of optionally
substituted alkyl, optionally substituted cycloalkyl, optionally
substituted aryl, and optionally substituted heteroaryl; t and u
are each independently 0, 1, 2, or 3; and v is 1, 2, or 3; wherein:
1) G and E cannot both be hydrogen; 2) when G is alkyl, then E is
not halogen; 3) when G is hydrogen, cyano, or G-1, then E is
optionally substituted piperazine, hydroxyalkyl, E-1, or E-5; or 4)
when E is hydrogen or halogen, then G is G-2, G-3, or G-4.
2. The compound of claim 1, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt
or solvate thereof, wherein: Z.sup.1 is selected from the group
consisting of N and N-oxide and Z.sup.2 is CH; or Z.sup.1 is CH and
Z.sup.2 is selected from the group consisting of N and N-oxide;
R.sup.1a is hydrogen; A.sup.1 is selected from the group consisting
of optionally substituted aryl and optionally substituted
heteroaryl; X is selected from the group consisting of: a) --O--;
b) --(CR.sub.2R.sub.3).sub.j--; c) --SO.sub.2NH--; and d)
--NHSO.sub.2-- wherein: j is 0 or 1; A.sup.2 is unsubstituted
phenyl; G is selected from the group consisting of: ##STR00431##
wherein: R.sup.5a and R.sup.5b are hydrogen; R.sup.6a is selected
from the group consisting of: a) hydroxyalkyl; b)
(heterocyclo)alkyl; c) (heteroaryl)alkyl; d) (amino)alkyl; e)
(alkylamino)alkyl; f) (dialkylamino)alkyl; g) (carboxamido)alkyl;
and h) (cyano)alkyl; R.sup.6b is selected from the group consisting
of hydrogen and (cyano)alkyl; R.sup.7 is
--(CH.sub.2CH.sub.2O).sub.o--R.sup.15c; R.sup.8a and R.sup.8b are
hydrogen; L is --O--; R.sup.15c is selected from the group
consisting of hydrogen and optionally substituted alkyl; o is 1, 2,
3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, or 11; w is 0; x is 1 or 2; y is 1; E is
selected from the group consisting of: ##STR00432## wherein:
R.sup.17a is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen and
alkyl; R.sup.17b is selected from the group consisting of: a)
optionally substituted aryl; b) optionally substituted heteroaryl;
c) (heterocyclo)alkyl; d) (heteroaryl)alkyl; e) (amino)alkyl; f)
(alkylamino)alkyl; g) (dialkylamino)alkyl; h) (carboxamido)alkyl;
i) (cyano)alkyl; j) hydroxyalkyl; and k) --SO.sub.2R.sup.24a
R.sup.18a and R.sup.18b are hydrogen or optionally substituted
alkyl; R.sup.21a is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen
and alkyl; R.sup.21b and R.sup.21c, which are identical or
different, are selected from the group consisting of: a) hydrogen;
b) optionally substituted alkyl; c) optionally substituted
cycloalkyl; d) optionally substituted aryl; e) optionally
substituted heteroaryl; f) (heterocyclo)alkyl; g)
(heteroaryl)alkyl; and h) (dialkylamino)alkyl; or R.sup.21b and
R.sup.21c taken together with the nitrogen atom to which they are
attached form an optionally substituted 3- to 8-membered
heterocyclo; t is 0 or 1; and u is 0.
3-25. (canceled)
26. The compound of claim 1, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt
or solvate thereof, wherein: A.sup.1 is selected from the group
consisting of optionally substituted aryl and optionally
substituted heteroaryl; X is --O--; and A.sup.2 is optionally
substituted phenyl.
27. The compound of claim 26 having Formula XIX: ##STR00433## or a
pharmaceutically acceptable salt or solvate thereof, wherein
R.sup.7 is --(CH.sub.2CH.sub.2O).sub.o--R.sup.15c and R.sup.15c is
H.
28. The compound of claim 26 having Formula XX: ##STR00434## or a
pharmaceutically acceptable salt or solvate thereof.
29-31. (canceled)
32. The compound of claim 1, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt
or solvate thereof, wherein A.sup.1-X-A.sup.2- is: ##STR00435##
wherein: R.sup.23a, R.sup.23b, R.sup.23c, R2.sup.3d, R.sup.23e,
which are identical or different, are selected from the group
consisting of: a) hydrogen; b) halo; c) nitro; d) cyano; e)
hydroxy; f) amino; g) alkylamino; h) dialkylamino; i) j)
hydroxyalkyl; k) alkoxy; l) haloalkoxy; m) aryloxy; n) aralkyloxy;
o) alkylthio; p) carboxamido; q) sulfonamido; r) alkylcarbonyl; s)
arylcarbonyl; t) alkylsulfonyl; u) arylsulfonyl; v) ureido; w)
guanidino; x) carboxy; y) carboxyalkyl; z) alkyl; aa) optionally
substituted cycloalkyl; bb) optionally substituted alkenyl; cc)
optionally substituted alkynyl; dd) optionally substituted aryl;
ee) optionally substituted heteroaryl; and ff) optionally
substituted heterocyclo; or R.sup.23a and R.sup.23b, or R.sup.23b
and R.sup.23c, or R.sup.23c and R.sup.23d, or R.sup.23d and
R.sup.23e, taken together with the carbon atoms to which they are
attached form a 5- or 6-membered optionally substituted cycloalkyl
or heterocyclo group.
33. (canceled)
34. The compound of claim 1, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt
or solvate thereof, wherein E is: ##STR00436##
35-36. (canceled)
37. The compound of claim 1, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt
or solvate thereof, wherein E is: ##STR00437##
38-39. (canceled)
40. The compound of claim 1, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt
or solvate thereof, wherein E is: ##STR00438##
41-42. (canceled)
43. The compound of claim 1, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt
or solvate thereof, wherein E is: ##STR00439##
44. (canceled)
45. The compound of claim 1, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt
or solvate thereof, wherein E is: ##STR00440##
46-47. (canceled)
48. The compound of claim 1, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt
or solvate thereof, wherein E is: ##STR00441##
49. (canceled)
50. The compound of claim 1, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt
or solvate thereof, wherein E is hydroxyalkyl.
51. (canceled)
52. The compound of claim 1, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt
or solvate thereof, wherein E is optionally substituted
heteroaryl.
53. The compound of claim 1, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt
or solvate thereof, wherein E is optionally substituted
heterocyclyl.
54. (canceled)
55. The compound of claim 1, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt
or solvate thereof, wherein E is halogen.
56. The compound of claim 1, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt
or solvate thereof, wherein E is hydrogen.
57. The compound of claim 1 having Formula XXIV: ##STR00442## or a
pharmaceutically acceptable salt or solvate thereof.
58-59. (canceled)
60. The compound of claim 1 having Formula XXVII: ##STR00443## or a
pharmaceutically acceptable salt or solvate thereof, wherein t is 0
or 1.
61-63. (canceled)
64. The compound of claim 1 having Formula XXVIII: ##STR00444## or
a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or solvate thereof, wherein x is
1 or 2.
65-66. (canceled)
67. The compound of claim 1 having Formula XXIII: ##STR00445## or a
pharmaceutically acceptable salt or solvate thereof, wherein E is
an optionally substituted piperazine.
68. (canceled)
69. The compound of claim 1 having Formula XXIX: ##STR00446## or a
pharmaceutically acceptable salt or solvate thereof.
70-71. (canceled)
72. The compound of claim 1 having Formula XXXII: ##STR00447## or a
pharmaceutically acceptable salt or solvate thereof, wherein E is
selected from the group consisting of: a) hydroxyalkyl b)
optionally substituted piperazine; and ##STR00448##
73-74. (canceled)
75. A compound selected from the group consisting of:
2-(2,5,8,11-tetraoxadodecyl)-6-(4-(4-(trifluoromethyl)phenoxy)phenyl)pyri-
dine;
2-(2,5,8,11,14,17,20,23-octaoxatetracosyl)-6-(4-(4-(trifluoromethyl)-
phenoxy)phenyl)pyridine;
1-(6-(4-(4-(trifluoromethyl)phenoxy)phenyl)pyridin-2-yl)ethane-1,2-diol;
(S)-1-(6-(4-(4-(trifluoromethyl)phenoxy)phenyl)pyridin-2-yl)ethane-1,2-di-
ol;
(R)-1-(6-(4-(4-(trifluoromethyl)phenoxy)phenyl)pyridin-2-yl)ethane-1,2-
-diol;
(S)-4-(4-(6-(1,2-dihydroxyethyl)pyridin-2-yl)phenoxy)benzonitrile;
(R)-4-(2-(1,2-dihydroxyethyl)-6-(4-(4-fluorophenoxy)phenyl)pyridin-4-yl)--
N-isopropylpiperazine-1-carboxamide;
4-(4-(6-(1,2-dihydroxyethyl)pyridin-2-yl)phenoxy)benzonitrile;
4-(4-(6-(1,2-dihydroxyethyl)pyridin-2-yl)phenoxy)-3-(trifluoromethyl)benz-
onitrile;
2-(4-(6-(1,2-dihydroxyethyl)pyridin-2-yl)phenoxy)-5-(trifluorome-
thyl)benzonitrile;
(R)-4-(4-(6-(1,2-dihydroxyethyl)pyridin-2-yl)phenoxy)-3-(trifluoromethyl)-
benzonitrile;
5-(4-(6-(1,2-dihydroxyethyl)pyridin-2-yl)phenoxy)-2-(trifluoromethyl)benz-
onitrile;
(R)-4-(4-(6-(1,2-dihydroxyethyl)pyridin-2-yl)phenoxy)benzonitril-
e;
(R)-5-(4-(6-(1,2-dihydroxyethyl)pyridin-2-yl)phenoxy)-2-(trifluoromethy-
l)benzonitrile;
1-(6-(4-((3-chloro-5-(trifluoromethyl)pyridin-2-yl)oxy)phenyl)pyridin-2-y-
l)thane-1,2-diol;
1-(6-(4-((5-(trifluoromethyl)pyridin-2-yl)oxy)phenyl)pyridin-2-yl)ethane--
1,2-diol;
1-(6-(4-((6-methylpyridin-3-yl)oxy)phenyl)pyridin-2-yl)ethane-1,-
2-diol;
(S)-5-(4-(6-(1,2-dihydroxyethyl)pyridin-2-yl)phenoxy)-2-(trifluoro-
methyl)benzonitrile;
(1R,1'R)-1,1'-(6-(4-(4-fluorophenoxy)phenyl)pyridine-2,4-diyl)bis(ethane--
1,2-diol;
1-(4-(4-(6-(1,2-dihydroxyethyl)pyridin-2-yl)phenoxy)-3-(trifluor-
omethyl)phenyl)ethanone;
(R)-1-(6-(4-(4-fluorophenoxy)phenyl)-4-(piperazin-1-yl)pyridin-2-yl)ethan-
e-1,2-diol;
(S)-4-(4-(6-(1,2-dihydroxyethyl)pyridin-2-yl)phenoxy)-3-(trifluoromethyl)-
benzonitrile;
(R)-1-(6-(4-((5-(trifluoromethyl)pyridin-2-yl)oxy)phenyl)pyridin-2-yl)eth-
ane-1,2-diol;
(S)-1-(6-(4-((5-(trifluoromethyl)pyridin-2-yl)oxy)phenyl)pyridin-2-yl)eth-
ane-1,2-diol;
4-(4-(4,6-bis((S)-1,2-dihydroxyethyl)pyridin-2-yl)phenoxy)-3-(trifluorome-
thyl)benzonitrile;
(1S,1'S)-1,1'-(6-(4-(4-fluorophenoxy)phenyl)pyridine-2,4-diyl)bis(ethane--
1,2-diol;
1-(6-(4-((6-methylpyridin-3-yl)oxy)phenyl)pyridin-2-yl)ethane-1,-
2-diol;
4-(4-(4,6-bis((R)-1,2-dihydroxyethyl)pyridin-2-yl)phenoxy)-3-(trif-
luoromethyl)benzonitrile;
1-(6-(4-((3-(trifluoromethyl)pyridin-2-yl)oxy)phenyl)pyridin-2-yl)ethane--
1,2-diol;
(S)-4-(1,2-dihydroxyethyl)-6-(4-(4-(trifluoromethyl)phenoxy)phen-
yl)picolinamide;
(S)-6-(4-(4-cyano-3-(trifluoromethyl)phenoxy)phenyl)-4-(1,2-dihydroxyethy-
l)picolinamide;
(S)-6-(4-(4-carbamoyl-2-(trifluoromethyl)phenoxy)phenyl)-4-(1,2-dihydroxy-
ethyl)picolinamide;
(S)-6-(4-(3-cyano-4-(trifluoromethyl)phenoxy)phenyl)-4-(1,2-dihydroxyethy-
l)picolinamide;
(R)-6-(4-(3-cyano-4-(trifluoromethyl)phenoxy)phenyl)-4-(1,2-dihydroxyethy-
l)picolinamide;
(S)-(4-(4-cyano-2-(trifluoromethyl)phenoxy)phenyl)-4-(1,2-dihydroxyethyl)-
picolinamide;
(R)-6-(4-(4-cyano-2-(trifluoromethyl)phenoxy)phenyl)-4-(1,2-dihydroxyethy-
l)picolinamide;
(S)-6-(4-(4-cyanophenoxy)phenyl)-4-(1,2-dihydroxyethyl)picolinamide;
(R)-6-(4-(4-cyanophenoxy)phenyl)-4-(1,2-dihydroxyethyl)picolinamide;
(S)-6-(4-(5-chloro-2-fluorophenoxy)phenyl)-4-(1,2-dihydroxyethyl)picolina-
mide;
(R)-4-(1,2-dihydroxyethyl)-6-(4-(4-fluorophenoxy)phenyl)picolinamide-
;
(S)-4-(1,2-dihydroxyethyl)-6-(4-(4-fluorophenoxy)phenyl)picolinamide;
(S)-4-(1,2-dihydroxyethyl)-6-(4-(4-fluorophenoxy)phenyl)-N-(2-(piperidin--
1-yl)ethyl)picolinamide;
6-(4-(4-fluorophenoxy)phenyl)-4-(methyl(phenyl)amino)picolinamide;
4-((2-cyanoethyl)(phenyl)amino)-6-(4-(4-fluorophenoxy)phenyl)picolinamide-
;
6-(4-(4-fluorophenoxy)phenyl)-4-((pyridin-3-ylmethyl)amino)picolinamide;
6-(4-(4-fluorophenoxy)phenyl)-4-((pyridin-4-ylmethyl)amino)picolinamide;
6-(4-(4-fluorophenoxy)phenyl)-4-((pyridin-2-ylmethyl)amino)picolinamide;
4-((2-(1,1-dioxidothiomorpholino)ethyl)amino)-6-(4-(4-fluorophenoxy)pheny-
l)picolinamide;
6-(4-(4-fluorophenoxy)phenyl)-4-((pyrimidin-2-ylmethyl)amino)picolinamide-
;
6-(4-(4-fluorophenoxy)phenyl)-4-(methylsulfonamidomethyl)picolinamide;
6-(4-(4-fluorophenoxy)phenyl)-4-(piperazin-1-ylmethyl)picolinamide;
4-(((1-(2-amino-2-oxoethyl)piperidin-4-yl)methyl)amino)-6-(4-(4-fluorophe-
noxy)phenyl)picolinamide;
6-(4-(4-fluorophenoxy)phenyl)-4-((2-morpholinoethyl)amino)picolinamide;
4-((3-(1H-imidazol-1-yl)propyl)amino)-6-(4-(4-fluorophenoxy)phenyl)picoli-
namide;
6-(4-(4-fluorophenoxy)phenyl)-4-(piperazin-1-yl)picolinamide;
4-(4-carbamoylpiperidin-1-yl)-6-(4-(4-fluorophenoxy)phenyl)picolinamide;
6-(4-(4-fluorophenoxy)phenyl)-4-((piperidin-4-ylmethyl)amino)picolinamide-
;
6-(4-(4-fluorophenoxy)phenyl)-4-((2-(2-oxoimidazolidin-1-yl)ethyl)amino)-
picolinamide;
1-(2-carbamoyl-6-(4-(4-fluorophenoxy)phenyl)pyridin-4-yl)piperidine-4-car-
boxylic acid;
6-(4-(4-fluorophenoxy)phenyl)-4-(((2-(2-oxoimidazolidin-1-yl)ethyl)amino)-
methyl)picolinamide;
1-(2-(((6-(4-(4-(trifluoromethyl)phenoxy)phenyl)pyridin-2-yl)methyl)amino-
)ethyl)imidazolidin-2-one;
1-(2-(((6-(4-(4-fluorophenoxy)phenyl)pyridin-2-yl)methyl)amino)ethyl)imid-
azolidin-2-one;
2-(4-(6-(((2-(2-oxoimidazolidin-1-yl)ethyl)amino)methyl)pyridin-2-yl)phen-
oxy)-5-(trifluoromethyl)benzonitrile;
1-(2-((2-(6-(4-(4-fluorophenoxy)phenyl)pyridin-2-yl)ethyl)amino)ethyl)imi-
dazolidin-2-one;
4-(4-(6-(((2-(2-oxoimidazolidin-1-yl)ethyl)amino)methyl)pyridin-2-yl)phen-
oxy)-3-(trifluoromethyl)benzonitrile;
1-(2-(((6-(4-((3-chloro-5-(trifluoromethyl)pyridin-2-yl)oxy)phenyl)pyridi-
n-2-yl)methyl)amino)ethyl)imidazolidin-2-one;
4-(4-(6-(((2-(2-oxoimidazolidin-1-yl)ethyl)amino)methyl)pyridin-2-yl)phen-
oxy)benzonitrile;
1-(2-(((6-(4-((5-(trifluoromethyl)pyridin-2-yl)oxy)phenyl)pyridin-2-yl)me-
thyl)amino)ethyl)imidazolidin-2-one;
2-(((6-(4-(4-fluorophenoxy)phenyl)pyridin-2-yl)methyl)(2-(2-oxoimidazolid-
in-1-yl)ethyl)amino)acetonitrile;
5-(4-(6-(((2-(2-oxoimidazolidin-1-yl)ethyl)amino)methyl)pyridin-2-yl)phen-
oxy)-2-(trifluoromethyl)benzonitrile;
1-(2-(((6-(4-(4-(methylsulfonyl)phenoxy)phenyl)pyridin-2-yl)methyl)amino)-
ethyl)imidazolidin-2-one;
2-(((6-(4-(4-fluorophenoxy)phenyl)pyridin-2-yl)methyl)(2-(2-oxoimidazolid-
in-1-yl)ethyl)amino)acetamide;
4-(2-carbamoyl-6-(4-(4-fluorophenoxy)phenyl)pyridin-4-yl)N-isopropylpiper-
azine-1-carboxamide;
6-(4-(4-fluorophenoxy)phenyl)-4-(4-(pyrimidin-2-yl)piperazin-1-yl)picolin-
amide;
4-(4-(2-amino-2-oxoethyl)piperazin-1-yl)-6-(4-(4-fluorophenoxy)phen-
yl)picolinamide;
4-(2-carbamoyl-6-(4-(4-fluorophenoxy)phenyl)pyridin-4-yl)piperazine-1-car-
boxamide;
6-(4-(4-fluorophenoxy)phenyl)-4-(4-(1,4,5,6-tetrahydropyrimidin--
2-yl)piperazin-1-yl)picolinamide;
(6-(4-(4-fluorophenoxy)phenyl)-4-(piperazin-1-yl)pyridin-2-yl)(piperazin--
1-yl)methanone;
6-(4-(4-fluorophenoxy)phenyl)-4-(hydroxymethyl)-N-(2-(piperidin-1-yl)ethy-
l)picolinamide;
4-(4-carbamimidoylpiperazin-1-yl)-6-(4-(4-fluorophenoxy)phenyl)picolinami-
de;
6-(4-(4-fluorophenoxy)phenyl)-N2-(2-(piperidin-1-yl)ethyl)pyridine-2,4-
-dicarboxamide
4-(2-cyano-6-(4-(4-fluorophenoxy)phenyl)pyridin-4-yl)-N-isopropylpiperazi-
ne-1-carboxamide;
4-(2-cyano-6-(4-(4-fluorophenoxy)phenyl)pyridin-4-yl)piperazine-1-carboxi-
midamide;
6-(4-(4-fluorophenoxy)phenyl)-4-(3-phenylureido)picolinamide;
2-(4-(4-fluorophenoxy)phenyl)-6-((2-(piperidin-1-yl)ethyl)carbamoyl)isoni-
cotinic acid;
6-(4-(4-fluorophenoxy)phenyl)-N-(2-(piperidin-1-yl)ethyl)-4-(1H-tetrazol--
5-yl)picolinamide;
2-(3-(2-carbamoyl-6-(4-(4-fluorophenoxy)phenyl)pyridin-4-yl)ureido)acetic
acid;
(S)-2-({6-[4-(4-Fluoro-phenoxyl)-phenyl]-pyridin-2-yl-methyl}-amino-
)propionamide;
(R)-2-(1,2-dihydroxyethyl)-6-(4-(4-fluorophenoxy)phenyl)isonicotinamide;
(S)-6-(4-(3-cyano-4-(trifluoromethyl)phenoxy)phenyl)-N-(2,3-dihydroxyprop-
yl)picolinamide;
4-((2-carbamoyl-6-(4-(4-fluorophenoxy)phenyl)pyridin-4-yl)(methyl)amino)b-
enzoic acid;
4-((carboxymethyl)(phenyl)amino)-6-(4-(4-fluorophenoxy)phenyl)picolinic
acid;
1-(2-carboxy-6-(4-(4-fluorophenoxy)phenyl)pyridin-4-yl)-1H-indole-3-
-carboxylic acid;
6-((2-cyanoethyl)(phenyl)amino)-4-(4-(4-fluorophenoxy)phenyl)picolinic
acid;
(S)-6-(1,2-dihydroxyethyl)-4-(4-(4-fluorophenoxy)phenyl)picolinamid-
e;
(R)-6-(1,2-dihydroxyethyl)-4-(4-(4-fluorophenoxy)phenyl)picolinamide;
(S)-2-(1,2-dihydroxyethyl)-6-(4-(4-fluorophenoxy)phenyl)isonicotinamide;
6-((2-amino-2-oxoethyl)(phenyl)amino)-4-(4-(4-fluorophenoxy)phenyl)picoli-
namide;
4-(4-cyano-1H-indol-1-yl)-6-(4-(4-fluorophenoxy)phenyl)picolinamid-
e;
6-(4-cyano-1H-indol-1-yl)-4-(4-(4-fluorophenoxy)phenyl)picolinamide;
4-(4-cyano-1H-indol-1-yl)-6-(4-(4-fluorophenoxy)phenyl)picolinic
acid;
4-((2-amino-2-oxoethyl)(phenyl)amino)-6-(4-(4-fluorophenoxy)phenyl)picoli-
namide;
(R)-4-(1,2-dihydroxyethyl)-6-(4-(4-(trifluoromethyl)phenoxy)phenyl-
)picolinamide;
2-(4-((2-carbamoyl-6-(4-(4-fluorophenoxy)phenyl)pyridine-4-yl)methyl)pipe-
razin-1-yl)acetic acid;
1-(2-(((2-(4-(4-fluorophenoxy)phenyl)pyridin-4-yl)methyl)amino)ethyl)imid-
azolidin-2-one;
6-(4-(4-fluorophenoxy)phenyl)-4-(((2-(2-oxoimidazolidin-1-yl)ethyl)amino)-
methyl)picolinonitrile;
2-(4-(4-fluorophenoxy)phenyl)-6-methyl-N-(2-piperidin-1-yl)ethyl)isonicot-
inamide;
2-(5-(2-(4-(4-fluorophenoxy)phenyl)-6-methylpyridin-4-yl)-2H-tetr-
azol-2-yl)acetamide;
2-(4-(2-chloro-6-(4-(4-fluorophenoxy)phenyl)pyridine-4-yl)piperazin-1-yl)-
acetamide;
4-((3-(1H-imidazol)-1-yl)propyl)amino)-6-(4-(4-fluorophenoxy)ph-
enylpicolinonitrile;
(R)-1-6-(4-(4-fluorophenoxy)phenyl)-4-((2-morpholinoethyl)amino)pyridine--
2-yl)ethan-1,2-diol
(S)-4-(1,2-dihydroxyethyl)-6-(4-(4-fluorophenoxy)phenyl)picolinonitrile;
4-(4-(4-fluorophenoxy)phenyl)-6-(methyl(phenyl)amino)picolinamide;
6-(4-(4-fluorophenoxy)phenyl)-4-(methyl(phenyl)amino)picolinic
acid;
6-((2-cyanoethyl)(phenyl)amino)-4-(4-(4-fluorophenoxy)phenyl)picolinamide-
;
4-((6-carbamoyl-4-(4-(4-fluorophenoxy)phenyl)pyridin-2-yl)(methyl)amino)-
benzoic acid;
4-((4-carboxyphenyl)(methy)amino)-6-(4-(4-fluorophenoxy)phenyl)picolinic
acid;
4-((2-cyanoethyl)(phenyl)amino)-6-(4-(4-fluorophenoxy)phenyl)picoli-
nic acid;
4-4-(4-fluorophenoxy)phenyl)-6-(methyl(phenyl)amino)picolinic acid;
6-((4-carboxyphenyl)(methy)amino)-4-(4-(4-fluorophenoxy)phenyl)pico-
linic acid;
6-((carboxymethyl)(phenyl)amino)-4-(4-(4-fluorophenoxy)phenyl)picolinic
acid;
6-(4-(4-fluorophenoxy)phenyl)-1',2',3',6'-tetrahydro-[4,4'-bipyridi-
ne]-2-carboxamide;
(R)-6-(4-(5-chloro-2-fluorophenoxy)phenyl)-4-(1,2-dihydroxyethyl)picolina-
mide;
(S)-4-(6-(1,2-dihydroxyethyl)pyridin-2-yl)-N-(4-fluorophenyl)benzene-
sulfonamide;
6-chloro-N-(1,3-dihydroxypropan-2-yl)-4-(4-(4-fluorophenoxy)phenyl)picoli-
namide;
6-(4-cyano-1H-indol-1-yl)-4-(4-(4-fluorophenoxy)phenyl)picolinic
acid;
(R)-6-(4-(4-cyano-3-(trifluoromethyl)phenoxy)phenyl)-4-(1,2-dihydro-
xyethyl)Picolinamide;
6-((1,3-dihydroxypropan-2-yl)amino)-4-(4-(4-fluorophenoxy)phenyl)picolina-
mide;
4-((1S,2S)-1,2-dihydroxypropyl)-6-(4-(4-fluorophenoxy)phenyl)picolin-
amide;
1-(2-carboxy-6-(4-(4-fluorophenoxy)phenyl)pyridin-4-yl)-1H-indole-6-
-carboxylic acid;
4-((1R,2R)-1,2-dihydroxypropyl)-6-(4-(4-fluorophenoxy)phenyl)picolinamide-
;
(R)-4-(1,2-dihydroxyethyl)-6-(4-((5-(trifluoromethyl)pyridin-2-yl)oxy)ph-
enyl)picolinamide;
4-((1,3-dihydroxypropan-2-yl)amino)-6-(4-(4-fluorophenoxy)phenyl)picolina-
mide;
(R)-4-(2,3-dihydroxypropyl)-6-(4-(4-fluorophenoxy)phenyl)picolinamid-
e;
(S)-4-(2,3-dihydroxypropyl)-6-(4-(4-fluorophenoxy)phenyl)picolinamide;
6-(4-(4-fluorophenoxy)phenyl)-4-hydroxy picolinamide;
(S)--N-(4-(6-(1,2-dihydroxyethyl)pyridin-2-yl)phenyl)-4-fluorobenzenesulf-
onamide;
(R)-4-(1,2-dihydroxyethyl)-6-(4-(4-fluorophenoxy)phenyl)picolinon-
itrile;
(S)-4-(1,2-dihydroxyethyl)-6-(5-(trifluoromethyl)pyridin-2-yl)oxy)-
phenyl)picolinamide;
(S)-6-(4-(4-chloro-2-fluorophenoxy)phenyl)-4-(1,2-dihydroxyethyl)picolina-
mide; or
(R)-6-(4-(4-chloro-2-fluorophenoxy)phenyl)-4-(1,2-dihydroxyethyl)-
picolinamide
4-((R)-1,2-dihydroxy-ethyl)-6-[3-(4-fluoro-phenoxy)-phenyl]-pyridine-2-ca-
rboxylic acid amide;
({6-carbamoyl-4-[4-(4-fluoro-phenoxy)-phenyl]-pyridin-2-yl}phenyl-amino)--
acetic acid;
3-({6-carbamoyl-4-[4-(4-fluoro-phenoxy)-phenyl]-pyridin-2-yl}phenyl-amino-
)-propionic acid;
3-({2-carbamoyl-6-[4-(4-fluoro-phenoxy)-phenyl]-pyridin-4-yl}phenyl-amino-
)-propionic acid;
4-[4-(4-cyano-phenoxy)-phenyl]-6-(methyl-phenyl-amino)-pyridine-2-carboxy-
lic acid amide;
6-[4-(4-cyano-phenoxy)-phenyl]-4-(methyl-phenyl-amino)-pyridine-2-carboxy-
lic acid amide;
6-(methyl-phenyl-amino)-4-[4-(4-trifluoromethyl-phenoxy)phenyl]-pyridine--
2-carboxylic acid amide;
4-methyl-phenyl-amino)-6-[4-(4-trifluoromethyl-phenoxy)phenyl]-pyridine-2-
-carboxylic acid amide;
6-[4-(4-fluoro-phenoxy)-phenyl]-4-{phenyl-[2-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl)-ethyl]-am-
ino}-pyridine-2-carboxylic acid amide;
4-[4-(4-fluoro-phenoxy)-phenyl]-6-{phenyl-[2-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl)-ethyl]-am-
ino}-pyridine-2-carboxylic acid amide;
6-[4-(4-fluoro-phenoxy)-phenyl]-4-{phenyl-[2-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl)ethyl]-ami-
no}-pyridine-2-carboxylic acid;
4-[4-(4-fluoro-phenoxy)-phenyl]-6-{phenyl-[2-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl)ethyl]-ami-
no}-pyridine-2-carboxylic acid;
4-((S)-1,2-dihydroxy-ethyl)-6-(4'-fluoro-biphenyl-4-yl)pyridine-2-carboxy-
lic acid amide;
4-((R)-1,2-dihydroxy-ethyl)-6-(4'-fluoro-biphenyl-4-yl)pyridine-2-carboxy-
lic acid amide;
6-((S)-1,2-dihydroxy-ethyl)-4-[4-(4-trifluoromethoxy-phenoxy)phenyl]-pyri-
dine-2-carboxylic acid amide;
6-((R)-1,2-dihydroxy-ethyl)-4-[4-(4-trifluoromethoxy-phenoxy)phenyl]-pyri-
dine-2-carboxylic acid amide;
6-((S)-1,2-dihydroxy-ethyl)-[4-(3-trifluoromethoxy-phenoxy)phenyl]-pyridi-
ne-2-carboxylic acid amide;
4-((S)-1,2-dihydroxy-ethyl)-6-[4-(4-trifluoromethoxy-phenoxy)phenyl]-pyri-
dine-2-carboxylic acid amide;
6-((S)-1,2-dihydroxy-ethyl)-4-(4'-fluoro-biphenyl-4-yl)pyridine-2-carboxy-
lic acid amide;
4-((R)-1,2-dihydroxy-ethyl)-6-[4-(4-trifluoromethoxy-phenoxy)phenyl]-pyri-
dine-2-carboxylic acid amide;
6-((R)-1,2-dihydroxy-ethyl)-4-(4'-fluoro-biphenyl-4-yl)pyridine-2-carboxy-
lic acid amide;
4-((S)-1,2-dihydroxy-ethyl)-6-[4-(3-trifluoromethoxy-phenoxy)phenyl]-pyri-
dine-2-carboxylic acid amide;
4-((R)-1,2-dihydroxy-ethyl)-6-[4-(3-trifluoromethoxy-phenoxy)phenyl]-pyri-
dine-2-carboxylic acid amide;
(S)-2-((2-cyano-6-(4-(4-fluorophenoxy)phenyl)pyridin-4-yl)amino)propanami-
de;
(S)-2-((4-cyano-6-(4-(4-fluorophenoxy)phenyl)pyridin-2-yl)amino)propan-
amide;
(S)-4-((1-amino-1-oxopropan-2-yl)amino)-6-(4-(4-fluorophenoxy)pheny-
l)picolinamide; and
(S)-2-((2-((S)-1,2-dihydroxyethyl)-6-(4-(4-fluorophenoxy)phenyl)pyridin-4-
-yl)amino)propanamide; or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or
prodrug thereof.
76. A pharmaceutical composition, comprising the compound of claim
1, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or solvate thereof, and a
pharmaceutically acceptable carrier.
77-80. (canceled)
81. A method for treating stroke, neuronal damage resulting from
head trauma, epilepsy, seizures, neuronal loss following global and
focal ischemia, pain, migraine, primary erythromelalgia, paroxysmal
extreme pain disorder, cerebellar atrophy, ataxia, mental
retardation, a neurodegenerative disorder, manic depression,
tinnitus, myotonia, a movement disorder, or cardiac arrhythmia, or
providing local anesthesia in a mammal, comprising administering an
effective amount of a compound as claimed in claim 1, or a
pharmaceutically acceptable salt or solvate thereof, to a mammal in
need of such treatment.
82. The method of claim 81, wherein said method is for treating
pain.
83. (canceled)
84. The method of claim 82, wherein said pain is selected from the
group consisting of chronic pain, inflammatory pain, neuropathic
pain, acute pain, and surgical pain.
85-90. (canceled)
91. A method of modulating sodium channels in a mammal, comprising
administering to the mammal at least one compound as claimed in
claim 1.
92. The method of claim 91, wherein the Na.sub.v1.7 sodium channel
is modulated.
93-94. (canceled)
95. The compound as claimed in claim 1, wherein said compound is
.sup.3H, .sup.11C, or .sup.14C radiolabeled, or a pharmaceutically
acceptable salt or prodrug thereof.
96. (canceled)
97. A method of preparing a pharmaceutical composition, comprising
admixing a therapeutically effective amount of a compound of claim
1, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or prodrug, with a
pharmaceutically acceptable carrier.
Description
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0001] 1. Field of the Invention
[0002] This invention is in the field of medicinal chemistry. The
invention relates to novel substituted pyridine compounds and the
use of these compounds as blockers of voltage-gated sodium
(Na.sup.+) channels.
[0003] 2. Background Art
[0004] Voltage-gated sodium channels (VGSCs) are found in all
excitable cells. In neuronal cells of the central nervous system
(CNS) and peripheral nervous system (PNS) sodium channels are
primarily responsible for generating the rapid upstroke of the
action potential. In this manner sodium channels are essential to
the initiation and propagation of electrical signals in the nervous
system. Proper function of sodium channels is therefore necessary
for normal function of the neuron. Consequently, aberrant sodium
channel function is thought to underlie a variety of medical
disorders (See Hubner et al., Hum. Mol. Genet. 11:2435-2445 (2002)
for a general review of inherited ion channel disorders) including
epilepsy (Yogeeswari et al, Curr. Drug Target 5:589-602 (2004)),
arrhythmia (Noble, Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. USA 99:5755-5756 (2002)),
myotonia (Cannon, Kidney Int. 57:772-779 (2000)), and pain (Wood et
al., J. Neurobiol., 61:55-71 (2004)).
[0005] VGSCs are composed of one .alpha.-subunit, which forms the
core of the channel and is responsible for voltage-dependent gating
and ion permeation, and several auxiliary .beta.-subunits (see,
e.g., Chahine et al., CNS & Neurological Disorders-Drug Targets
7:144-158 (2008) and Kyle and Ilyin, J. Med. Chem. 50:2583-2588
(2007)). .alpha.-Subunits are large proteins composed of four
homologous domains. Each domain contains six .alpha.-helical
transmembrane spanning segments. There are currently nine known
members of the family of voltage-gated sodium channel
.alpha.-subunits. Names for this family include SCNx, SCNAx, and
Na.sub.vx.x (see Table 1, below). The VGSC family has been
phylogenetically divided into two subfamilies Na.sub.v1.x (all but
SCN6A) and Na.sub.v2.x (SCN6A). The Na.sub.v1.x subfamily can be
functionally subdivided into two groups, those which are sensitive
to blocking by tetrodotoxin (TTX-sensitive or TTX-s) and those
which are resistant to blocking by tetrodotoxin (TTX-resistant or
TTX-r).
[0006] There are three members of the subgroup of TTX-resistant
sodium channels. The SCN5A gene product (Na.sub.v1.5, H1) is almost
exclusively expressed in cardiac tissue and has been shown to
underlie a variety of cardiac arrhythmias and other conduction
disorders (Liu et al., Am. J. Pharmacogenomics 3:173-179 (2003)).
Consequently, blockers of Na.sub.v1.5 have found clinical utility
in treatment of such disorders (Srivatsa et al., Curr. Cardiol.
Rep. 4:401-410 (2002)). The remaining TTX-resistant sodium
channels, Na.sub.v1.8 (SCNIOA, PN3, SNS) and Na.sub.v1.9 (SCN11A,
NaN, SNS2) are expressed in the peripheral nervous system and show
preferential expression in primary nociceptive neurons. Human
genetic variants of these channels have not been associated with
any inherited clinical disorder. However, aberrant expression of
Na.sub.v1.8 has been found in the CNS of human multiple sclerosis
(MS) patients and also in a rodent model of MS (Black et al., Proc.
Natl. Acad. Sci. USA 97:11598-115602 (2000)). Evidence for
involvement in nociception is both associative (preferential
expression in nociceptive neurons) and direct (genetic knockout).
Na.sub.v1.8-null mice exhibited typical nociceptive behavior in
response to acute noxious stimulation but had significant deficits
in referred pain and hyperalgesia (Laird et al., J. Neurosci.
22:8352-8356 (2002)).
TABLE-US-00001 TABLE 1 Voltage-gated sodium channel gene family
Tissue TTX Gene Distri- IC50 Disease Type Symbol bution (nM)
Association Indications Navl.1 SCN1A CNS/PNS 10 Epilepsy Pain,
seizures, neuro- degeneration Navl.2 SCN2A CNS 10 Epilepsy
Epilepsy, neuro- degeneration Navl.3 SCN3A CNS 15 -- Pain Navl.4
SCN4A Skeletal 25 Myotonia Myotonia muscle Navl.5 SCN5A Heart 2,000
Arrhythmia Arrhythmia muscle Navl.6 SCN8A CNS/PNS 6 -- Pain,
movement disorders Navl.7 SCN9A PNS 25 Erythermalgia Pain Navl.8
SCN10A PNS 50,000 -- Pain Navl.9 SCN11A PNS 1,000 -- Pain
[0007] The Na.sub.v1.7 (PN1, SCN9A) VGSC is sensitive to blocking
by tetrodotoxin and is preferentially expressed in peripheral
sympathetic and sensory neurons. The SCN9A gene has been cloned
from a number of species, including human, rat, and rabbit and
shows .about.90% amino acid identity between the human and rat
genes (Toledo-Aral et al., Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. USA 94:1527-1532
(1997)).
[0008] An increasing body of evidence suggests that Na.sub.v1.7
plays a key role in various pain states, including acute,
inflammatory and/or neuropathic pain. Deletion of the SCN9A gene in
nociceptive neurons of mice led to an increase in mechanical and
thermal pain thresholds and reduction or abolition of inflanunatory
pain responses (Nassar et al., Proc Natl. Acad. Sci. USA
101:12706-12711 (2004)).
[0009] Sodium channel-blocking agents have been reported to be
effective in the treatment of various disease states, and have
found particular use as local anesthetics, e.g., lidocaine and
bupivacaine, and in the treatment of cardiac arrhythmias, e.g.,
propafenone and amiodarone, and epilepsy, e.g., lamotrigine,
phenyloin and carbamazepine (see Clare et al., Drug Discovery Today
5:506-510 (2000); Lai et al., Annu. Rev. Pharmacol. Toxicol.
44:371-397 (2004); Anger et al., J. Med. Chem. 44:115-137 (2001),
and Catterall, Trends Pharmacol. Sci. 8:57-65 (1987)). Each of
these agents is believed to act by interfering with the rapid
influx of sodium ions.
[0010] Other sodium channel blockers such as BW619C89 and
lifarizine have been shown to be neuroprotective in animal models
of global and focal ischemia (Graham et al., J. Pharmacol. Exp.
Ther. 269:854-859 (1994); Brown et al., British J. Pharmacol.
115:1425-1432 (1995)).
[0011] It has also been reported that sodium channel-blocking
agents can be useful in the treatment of pain, including acute,
chronic, inflammatory, neuropathic, and other types of pain such as
rectal, ocular, and submandibular pain typically associated with
paroxysmal extreme pain disorder; see, for example, Kyle and
Ilyin., J. Med. Chem. 50:2583-2588 (2007); Wood et al., J.
Neurobiol. 61:55-71 (2004); Baker et al., TRENDS in Pharmacological
Sciences 22:27-31 (2001); and Lai et al., Current Opinion in
Neurobiology 13:291-297 (2003); the treatment of neurological
disorders such as epilepsy, seizures, epilepsy with febrile
seizures, epilepsy with benign familial neonatal infantile
seizures, inherited pain disorders, e.g., primary erthermalgia and
paroxysmal extreme pain disorder, familial hemiplegic migraine, and
movement disorder; and the treatment of other psychiatric disorders
such as autism, cerebellar atrophy, ataxia, and mental retardation;
see, for example, Chahine et al., CNS & Neurological
Disorders-Drug Targets 7:144-158 (2008) and Meisler and Kearney, J.
Clin. Invest. 115:2010-2017 (2005). In addition to the
above-mentioned clinical uses, carbamazepine, lidocaine and
phenyloin are used to treat neuropathic pain, such as from
trigeminal neuralgia, diabetic neuropathy and other forms of nerve
damage (Taylor and Meldrum, Trends Pharmacol. Sci. 16:309-316
(1995)). Furthermore, based on a number of similarities between
chronic pain and tinnitus, (Moller, Am. J. Otol. 18:577-585 (1997);
Tonndorf, Hear. Res. 28:271-275 (1987)) it has been proposed that
tinnitus should be viewed as a form of chronic pain sensation
(Simpson, et al., Tip. 20:12-18 (1999)). Indeed, lidocaine and
carbamazepine have been shown to be efficacious in treating
tinnitus (Majumdar, B. et al., Clin. Otolaryngol. 8:175-180 (1983);
Donaldson, Laryngol. Otol. 95:947-951 (1981)).
[0012] Many patients with either acute or chronic pain disorders
respond poorly to current pain therapies, and the development of
resistance or insensitivity to opiates is common. In addition, many
of the currently available treatments have undesirable side
effects.
[0013] In view of the limited efficacy and/or unacceptable
side-effects of the currently available agents, there is a pressing
need for more effective and safer analgesics that work by blocking
sodium channels.
BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[0014] The present invention is related to the use of substituted
pyridine compounds represented by Formula I, below, and the
pharmaceutically acceptable salts, prodrugs and solvates thereof
(collectively referred to herein as "Compounds of the Invention"),
as blockers of sodium (Na.sup.+) channels.
[0015] The present invention is also related to treating a disorder
responsive to the blockade of sodium channels in a mammal suffering
from excess activity of said channels by administering an effective
amount of a Compound of the Invention as described herein.
[0016] Some compounds useful in the present invention have not been
heretofore reported. Thus, one aspect of the present invention is
directed to novel compounds of Formula I, as well as their
pharmaceutically acceptable salts, prodrugs and solvates.
[0017] Another aspect of the present invention is directed to the
use of the novel compounds of Formula I, and their pharmaceutically
acceptable salts, prodrugs and solvates, as blockers of sodium
channels.
[0018] A further aspect of the present invention is to provide a
method for treating pain (e.g., acute pain, chronic pain, which
includes but is not limited to, neuropathic pain, postoperative
pain, and inflammatory pain, or surgical pain) by administering an
effective amount of a Compound of the Invention to a mammal in need
of such treatment. Specifically, the present invention provides a
method for preemptive or palliative treatment of pain by
administering an effective amount of a Compound of the Invention to
a mammal in need of such treatment.
[0019] A further aspect of the present invention is to provide a
method for treating stroke, neuronal damage resulting from head
trauma, epilepsy, seizures, general epilepsy with febrile seizures,
severe myoclonic epilepsy in infancy, neuronal loss following
global and focal ischemia, migraine, familial primary
erythromelalgia, paroxysmal extreme pain disorder, cerebellar
atrophy, ataxia, dystonia, tremor, mental retardation, autism, a
neurodegenerative disorder (e.g., Alzheimer's disease, amyotrophic
lateral sclerosis (ALS), or Parkinson's disease), manic depression,
tinnitus, myotonia, a movement disorder, or cardiac arrhythmia, or
providing local anesthesia, by administering an effective amount of
a Compound of the Invention to a mammal in need of such
treatment.
[0020] A further aspect of the present invention is to provide a
pharmaceutical composition useful for treating a disorder
responsive to the blockade of sodium ion channels, said
pharmaceutical composition containing an effective amount of a
Compound of the Invention in a mixture with one or more
pharmaceutically acceptable carriers.
[0021] Also, an aspect of the present invention is to provide a
method of modulating sodium channels in a mammal, wherein said
method comprises administering to the mammal an effective amount of
at least one Compound of the Invention.
[0022] A further aspect of the present invention is to provide a
Compound of the Invention for use in treating pain in a mammal,
e.g., acute pain, chronic pain, which includes but is not limited
to, neuropathic pain, postoperative pain, and inflammatory pain, or
surgical pain.
[0023] A further aspect of the present invention is to provide a
Compound of the Invention for use in treating stroke, neuronal
damage resulting from head trauma, epilepsy, seizures, general
epilepsy with febrile seizures, severe myoclonic epilepsy in
infancy, neuronal loss following global and focal ischemia,
migraine, familial primary erythromelalgia, paroxysmal extreme pain
disorder, cerebellar atrophy, ataxia, dystonia, tremor, mental
retardation, autism, a neurodegenerative disorder (e.g.,
Alzheimer's disease, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), or
Parkinson's disease), manic depression, tinnitus, myotonia, a
movement disorder, or cardiac arrhythmia, or providing local
anesthesia, in a mammal.
[0024] A further aspect of the present invention is to provide
radiolabeled Compounds of the Invention and the use of such
compounds as radioligands in any appropriately selected competitive
binding assays and screening methodologies. Thus, the present
invention further provides a method for screening a candidate
compound for its ability to bind to a sodium channel or sodium
channel subunit using a radiolabeled Compound of the Invention. In
certain embodiments, the compound is radiolabeled with .sup.3H,
.sup.11C, or .sup.14C. This competitive binding assay can be
conducted using any appropriately selected methodology. In one
embodiment, the screening method comprises: i) introducing a fixed
concentration of the radiolabeled compound to an in vitro
preparation comprising a soluble or membrane-associated sodium
channel, subunit or fragment under conditions that permit the
radiolabeled compound to bind to the channel, subunit or fragment,
respectively, to form a conjugate; ii) titrating the conjugate with
a candidate compound; and iii) determining the ability of the
candidate compound to displace the radiolabeled compound from said
channel, subunit or fragment.
[0025] A further aspect of the present invention is to provide the
use of a Compound of the Invention in the manufacture of a
medicament for treating pain in a mammal. In one embodiment, the
invention provides the use of a Compound of the Invention in the
manufacture of a medicament for palliative or preemptive treatment
of pain, such as acute pain, chronic pain, or surgical pain.
[0026] A further aspect of the present invention is to provide the
use of a Compound of the Invention in the manufacture of a
medicament for treating stroke, neuronal damage resulting from head
trauma, epilepsy, seizures, general epilepsy with febrile seizures,
severe myoclonic epilepsy in infancy, neuronal loss following
global and focal ischemia, migraine, familial primary
erythromelalgia, paroxysmal extreme pain disorder, cerebellar
atrophy, ataxia, dystonia, tremor, mental retardation, autism, a
neurodegenerative disorder (e.g., Alzheimer's disease, amyotrophic
lateral sclerosis (ALS), or Parkinson's disease), manic depression,
tinnitus, myotonia, a movement disorder, or cardiac arrhythmia, or
providing local anesthesia, in a mammal.
[0027] Additional embodiments and advantages of the invention will
be set forth in part in the description that follows, and will flow
from the description, or can be learned by practice of the
invention. The embodiments and advantages of the invention will be
realized and attained by means of the elements and combinations
particularly pointed out in the appended claims.
[0028] It is to be understood that both the foregoing summary and
the following detailed description are exemplary and explanatory
only and are not restrictive of the invention as claimed.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
[0029] One aspect of the present invention is based on the use of
compounds of Formula I, and the pharmaceutically acceptable salts,
prodrugs and solvates thereof, as blockers of Na.sup.+ channels. In
view of this property, compounds of Formula I, and the
pharmaceutically acceptable salts, prodrugs and solvates thereof,
are useful for treating disorders responsive to the blockade of
sodium ion channels.
[0030] The compounds useful in this aspect of the invention are
compounds represented by Formula I:
##STR00002##
[0031] and the pharmaceutically acceptable salts, solvates, and
prodrugs thereof, wherein:
[0032] Z.sup.1 is selected from the group consisting of N and
N-oxide and Z.sup.2 is CR.sup.1b; or
[0033] Z.sup.1 is CR.sup.1b and Z.sup.2 is selected from the group
consisting of N and N-oxide;
[0034] R.sup.1a and R.sup.1b, which are identical or different, are
selected from the group consisting of:
[0035] a) hydrogen;
[0036] b) halogen;
[0037] c) hydroxy;
[0038] d) cyano;
[0039] e) optionally substituted alkyl;
[0040] f) alkoxy;
[0041] g) haloalkoxy; and
[0042] h) haloalkyl;
[0043] A.sup.1 is selected from the group consisting of:
[0044] a) optionally substituted cycloalkyl;
[0045] b) optionally substituted heterocyclo;
[0046] c) optionally substituted aryl; and
[0047] d) optionally substituted heteroaryl;
[0048] X is selected from the group consisting of:
[0049] a) --O--;
[0050] b) --S--;
[0051] c) --SO--;
[0052] d) --SO.sub.2--
[0053] e) --(CR.sup.2R.sup.3).sub.j--;
[0054] f) --NR.sup.4--; and
[0055] g) --SO.sub.2NH--
wherein:
[0056] at each occurrence, R.sup.2 and R.sup.3, which are identical
or different, are selected from the group consisting of hydrogen,
fluoro, and optionally substituted alkyl; or
[0057] R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 are taken together to form an oxo, i.e.,
C.dbd.O, group; or
[0058] R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 taken together with the carbon atom to
which they are attached form a 3- to 8-membered optionally
substituted cycloalkyl or optionally substituted heterocyclo;
[0059] j is 0, 1, 2, or 3; and
[0060] R.sup.4 is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen
and optionally substituted alkyl;
[0061] A.sup.2 is selected from the group consisting of optionally
substituted aryl and optionally substituted heteroaryl;
[0062] G is selected from the group consisting of:
##STR00003##
[0063] wherein:
[0064] R.sup.5a and R.sup.5b, which are identical or different, are
selected from the group consisting of:
[0065] a) hydrogen;
[0066] b) optionally substituted alkyl;
[0067] c) optionally substituted cycloalkyl;
[0068] d) optionally substituted heterocyclo;
[0069] e) optionally substituted aryl;
[0070] f) optionally substituted heteroaryl;
[0071] g) aralkyl;
[0072] h) hydroxyalkyl;
[0073] i) (cyano)alkyl;
[0074] j) (heterocyclo)alkyl;
[0075] k) (heteroaryl)alkyl;
[0076] l) (amino)alkyl;
[0077] m) (alkylamino)alkyl;
[0078] n) (dialkylamino)alkyl, and
[0079] o) --(CH.sub.2CH.sub.2O).sub.m--R.sup.15a; or
[0080] R.sup.5a and R.sup.5b taken together with the nitrogen atom
to which they are attached form an optionally substituted 3- to
8-membered heterocyclo;
[0081] R.sup.6a and R.sup.6b, which are identical or different, are
selected from the group consisting of:
[0082] a) hydrogen;
[0083] b) optionally substituted alkyl;
[0084] c) optionally substituted cycloalkyl;
[0085] d) optionally substituted heterocyclo;
[0086] e) optionally substituted aryl;
[0087] f) optionally substituted heteroaryl;
[0088] g) hydroxyalkyl;
[0089] h) (heterocyclo)alkyl;
[0090] i) (heteroaryl)alkyl;
[0091] j) (amino)alkyl;
[0092] k) (alkylamino)alkyl;
[0093] l) (dialkylamino)alkyl;
[0094] m) (carboxamido)alkyl,
[0095] n) (cyano)alkyl, and
[0096] o) --(CH.sub.2CH.sub.2O).sub.n--R.sup.15b; or
[0097] R.sup.6a and R.sup.6b taken together with the nitrogen atom
to which they are attached form an optionally substituted 3- to
8-membered heterocyclo;
[0098] R.sup.7 is selected from the group consisting of:
[0099] a) hydrogen;
[0100] b) optionally substituted alkyl;
[0101] c) optionally substituted cycloalkyl;
[0102] d) optionally substituted heterocyclo;
[0103] e) optionally substituted aryl;
[0104] f) optionally substituted heteroaryl;
[0105] g) (heterocyclo)alkyl;
[0106] h) (heteroaryl)alkyl;
[0107] i) (amino)alkyl;
[0108] j) (alkylamino)alkyl;
[0109] k) (dialkylamino)alkyl; and
[0110] l) --(CH.sub.2CH.sub.2O).sub.o--R.sup.15c;
[0111] R.sup.8a and R.sup.8b, which are identical or different, are
selected from the group consisting of:
[0112] a) hydrogen;
[0113] b) optionally substituted alkyl; and
[0114] c) --(CH.sub.2CH.sub.2O).sub.p--R.sup.15d;
[0115] L is selected from the group consisting of --O-- and
--NR.sup.16--;
[0116] R.sup.9 is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen,
alkyl, and --(CH.sub.2CH.sub.2O).sub.q--R.sup.15e;
[0117] R.sup.15a, R.sup.15b, R.sup.15c, R.sup.15d, and R.sup.15e,
which are identical or different, are selected from the group
consisting of hydrogen and optionally substituted alkyl;
[0118] R.sup.16 is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen
and optionally substituted alkyl;
[0119] m, n, o, p, and q are each independently 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6,
7, 8, 9, 10, or 11;
[0120] w is 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, or 5;
[0121] x and y are each independently 1, 2, 3, or 4;
[0122] E is selected from the group consisting of:
##STR00004##
wherein:
[0123] R.sup.17a and R.sup.17b, which are identical or different,
are selected from the group consisting of:
[0124] a) hydrogen;
[0125] b) optionally substituted alkyl;
[0126] c) optionally substituted cycloalkyl;
[0127] d) --SO.sub.2R.sup.24a;
[0128] e) --COR.sup.24b;
[0129] f) optionally substituted aryl;
[0130] g) optionally substituted heteroaryl;
[0131] h) (heterocyclo)alkyl;
[0132] i) (heteroaryl)alkyl;
[0133] j) (amino)alkyl;
[0134] k) (alkylamino)alkyl;
[0135] l) (dialkylamino)alkyl;
[0136] m) (carboxamido)alkyl;
[0137] n) (cyano)alkyl; and
[0138] o) hydroxyalkyl; or
[0139] R.sup.17a and R.sup.17b taken together with the nitrogen
atom to which they are attached form an optionally substituted 3-
to 8-membered heterocyclo;
[0140] R.sup.18a and R.sup.18b, which are identical or different,
are selected from the group consisting of:
[0141] a) hydrogen;
[0142] b) optionally substituted alkyl;
[0143] c) optionally substituted cycloalkyl;
[0144] d) optionally substituted aryl;
[0145] e) optionally substituted heteroaryl;
[0146] f) (heterocyclo)alkyl;
[0147] g) (heteroaryl)alkyl;
[0148] h) (amino)alkyl;
[0149] i) (alkylamino)alkyl;
[0150] j) (dialkylamino)alkyl;
[0151] k) (carboxamido)alkyl;
[0152] l) (cyano)alkyl; and
[0153] m) hydroxyalkyl; or
[0154] R.sup.18a and R.sup.18b taken together with the nitrogen
atom to which they are attached form an optionally substituted 3-
to 8-membered heterocyclo;
[0155] R.sup.19 is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen
and optionally substituted alkyl;
[0156] R.sup.20a and R.sup.20b, which are identical or different,
are selected from the group consisting of hydrogen and optionally
substituted alkyl, wherein at least one of R.sup.20a and R.sup.20b
is optionally substituted alkyl;
[0157] R.sup.21a is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen
and alkyl;
[0158] R.sup.21b and R.sup.21c, which are identical or different,
are selected from the group consisting of:
[0159] a) hydrogen;
[0160] b) optionally substituted alkyl;
[0161] c) optionally substituted cycloalkyl;
[0162] d) optionally substituted aryl;
[0163] e) optionally substituted heteroaryl;
[0164] f) (heterocyclo)alkyl;
[0165] g) (heteroaryl)alkyl; and
[0166] h) (amino)alkyl;
[0167] i) (alkylamino)alkyl;
[0168] j) (dialkylamino)alkyl;
[0169] k) (carboxamido)alkyl;
[0170] l) (cyano)alkyl; and
[0171] m) hydroxyalkyl; or
[0172] R.sup.21b and R.sup.21c taken together with the nitrogen
atom to which they are attached form an optionally substituted 3-
to 8-membered heterocyclo;
[0173] R.sup.22 is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen
and alkyl;
[0174] R.sup.24a is selected from the group consisting of
optionally substituted alkyl, optionally substituted cycloalkyl,
optionally substituted aryl, and optionally substituted
heteroaryl;
[0175] R.sup.24b is selected from the group consisting of
optionally substituted alkyl, optionally substituted cycloalkyl,
optionally substituted aryl, and optionally substituted
heteroaryl;
[0176] t and u are each independently 0, 1, 2, or 3; and
[0177] v is 1, 2, or 3.
[0178] In one embodiment, Compounds of the Invention are compounds
having Formula I, wherein G and E are not both hydrogen.
[0179] In another embodiment, Compounds of the Invention are
compounds having Formula I, wherein when G is alkyl, then E is not
halogen.
[0180] In another embodiment, Compounds of the Invention are
compounds having Formula I, wherein when G is:
##STR00005##
and w is 0, then E is not a morpholinyl group.
[0181] In another embodiment, Compounds of the Invention are
compounds having Formula I, wherein when G is:
##STR00006##
w is 0, and E is:
##STR00007##
[0182] then R.sup.17a and R.sup.17b are not both hydrogen,
R.sup.17a and R.sup.17b are not both alkyl, R.sup.17a is not
hydrogen when R.sup.17b is alkyl, and R.sup.17a is not alkyl when
R.sup.17b is hydrogen.
[0183] In another embodiment, Compounds of the Invention are
compounds having Formula I, wherein when G is:
##STR00008##
w is 0, and E is:
##STR00009##
[0184] then u is 1, 2, or 3.
[0185] In another embodiment, Compounds of the Invention are
compounds having Formula I, wherein when G is:
##STR00010##
[0186] and w is 0, then E is:
##STR00011##
wherein when E is E-1, then at least one of R.sup.17a and R.sup.17b
is not hydrogen or optionally substituted alkyl and u is 1, 2, or
3.
[0187] In another embodiment, Compounds of the Invention are
compounds having Formula I, wherein when G is:
##STR00012##
[0188] and R.sup.9 is hydrogen or alkyl; then E is:
##STR00013##
wherein when E is E-1, then at least one of R.sup.17a and R.sup.17b
is not hydrogen or alkyl and u is 1, 2, or 3.
[0189] In another embodiment, Compounds of the Invention are
compounds having Formula I, wherein:
[0190] G is selected from the group consisting of:
##STR00014##
and
[0191] E is selected from the group consisting of:
##STR00015##
[0192] In another embodiment, Compounds of the Invention are
compounds having Formula I, wherein when G is:
##STR00016##
and R.sup.5a and R.sup.5b taken together with the nitrogen atom to
which they are attached form an optionally substituted 3- to
8-membered heterocyclo, then said optional substituents are
selected from the group consisting of halo, nitro, cyano, hydroxy,
amino, alkylamino, dialkylamino, haloalkyl, hydroxyalkyl, alkoxy,
haloalkoxy, aryloxy, aralkyloxy, alkylthio, alkylcarbonyl,
arylcarbonyl, ureido, guanidino, optionally substituted alkyl,
optionally substituted cycloalkyl, optionally substituted alkenyl,
optionally substituted alkynyl, optionally substituted aryl,
optionally substituted heteroaryl, optionally substituted
heterocyclo, alkoxyalkyl, (amino)alkyl, hydroxyalkylamino,
(alkylamino)alkyl, (dialkylamino)alkyl, (cyano)alkyl,
(carboxamido)alkyl, mercaptoalkyl, (heterocyclo)alkyl, and
(heteroaryl)alkyl.
[0193] In another embodiment, Compounds of the Invention are
compounds having Formula I, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt,
solvate, or prodrug thereof, wherein:
[0194] Z.sup.1 is selected from the group consisting of N and
N-oxide and Z.sup.2 is CH; or
[0195] Z.sup.1 is CH and Z.sup.2 is selected from the group
consisting of N and N-oxide;
[0196] R.sup.1a is hydrogen;
[0197] A.sup.1 is selected from the group consisting of optionally
substituted aryl and optionally substituted heteroaryl;
[0198] X is selected from the group consisting of:
[0199] a) --O--;
[0200] b) --(CR.sup.2R.sup.3).sub.j--;
[0201] c) .beta.SO.sub.2NH--; and
[0202] d) --NHSO.sub.2--
wherein:
[0203] j is 0;
[0204] A.sup.2 is unsubstituted phenyl;
[0205] G is selected from the group consisting of:
##STR00017##
wherein:
[0206] R.sup.5a and R.sup.5b are hydrogen;
[0207] R.sup.6a is selected from the group consisting of:
[0208] a) hydroxyalkyl;
[0209] b) (heterocyclo)alkyl;
[0210] c) (heteroaryl)alkyl;
[0211] d) (amino)alkyl;
[0212] e) (alkylamino)alkyl;
[0213] f) (dialkylamino)alkyl;
[0214] g) (carboxamido)alkyl; and
[0215] h) (cyano)alkyl;
[0216] R.sup.6b is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen
and (cyano)alkyl;
[0217] R.sup.7 is --(CH.sub.2CH.sub.2O).sub.o--R.sup.15c;
[0218] R.sup.8a and R.sup.8b are hydrogen;
[0219] L is --O--;
[0220] R.sup.15c is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen
and optionally substituted alkyl;
[0221] o is 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, or 11;
[0222] w is 0;
[0223] x is 1 or 2;
[0224] y is 1;
[0225] E is selected from the group consisting of:
##STR00018##
wherein:
[0226] R.sup.17a is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen
and alkyl;
[0227] R.sup.17a is selected from the group consisting of:
[0228] a) optionally substituted aryl;
[0229] b) optionally substituted heteroaryl;
[0230] c) (heterocyclo)alkyl;
[0231] d) (heteroaryl)alkyl;
[0232] e) (amino)alkyl;
[0233] f) (alkylamino)alkyl;
[0234] g) (dialkylamino)alkyl;
[0235] h) (carboxamido)alkyl;
[0236] i) (cyano)alkyl; and
[0237] j) hydroxyalkyl;
[0238] R.sup.18a and R.sup.18b are hydrogen;
[0239] R.sup.21a is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen
and alkyl;
[0240] R.sup.21b and R.sup.21c, which are identical or different,
are selected from the group consisting of:
[0241] a) hydrogen;
[0242] b) optionally substituted alkyl;
[0243] c) optionally substituted cycloalkyl;
[0244] d) optionally substituted aryl;
[0245] e) optionally substituted heteroaryl;
[0246] (heterocyclo)alkyl;
[0247] g) (heteroaryl)alkyl; and
[0248] h) (dialkylamino)alkyl; or
[0249] R.sup.21b and R.sup.21c taken together with the nitrogen
atom to which they are attached form an optionally substituted 3-
to 8-membered heterocyclo;
[0250] t is 0 or 1; and
[0251] u is 0;
[0252] with the provisos:
[0253] a) when G is hydrogen, cyano, or G-1, then E is substituted
piperazine, hydroxyalkyl, E-1, or E-5; or
[0254] b) when E is hydrogen or halogen, then G is G-2, G-3, or
G-4.
[0255] In another embodiment, Compounds of the Invention are
compounds having Formula II:
##STR00019##
and the pharmaceutically acceptable salts, prodrugs, and solvates
thereof, wherein A.sup.1, X, A.sup.2, R.sup.1a, R.sup.1b, G, and E
are as defined above in connection with Formula I.
[0256] In another embodiment, Compounds of the Invention are
compounds having Formula III:
##STR00020##
and the pharmaceutically acceptable salts, prodrugs, and solvates
thereof, wherein A.sup.1, X, A.sup.2, x G, and E are as defined
above in connection with Formula I.
[0257] In another embodiment, Compounds of the Invention are
compounds having Formula IV:
##STR00021##
and the pharmaceutically acceptable salts, prodrugs, and solvates
thereof, wherein A.sup.1, X, A.sup.2, R.sup.1a, R.sup.5a, R.sup.5b,
Z.sup.1, Z.sup.2, and w are as defined above in connection with
Formula I, and E is selected from the group consisting of:
##STR00022##
wherein R.sup.17a, R.sup.17b, R.sup.18a, R.sup.18b, R.sup.19,
R.sup.20a, R.sup.20b, R.sup.21a, R.sup.21b, R.sup.21c, R.sup.22, t,
u, and v are as defined above in connection with Formula I.
[0258] In another embodiment, Compounds of the Invention are
compounds having Formula IV and the pharmaceutically acceptable
salts, prodrugs, and solvates thereof, wherein w is 0.
[0259] In another embodiment, Compounds of the Invention are
compounds having Formula IV and the pharmaceutically acceptable
salts, prodrugs, and solvates thereof, wherein E is hydroxyalkyl.
Useful hydroxyalkyl groups include:
##STR00023##
[0260] In another embodiment, Compounds of the Invention are
compounds having Formula V:
##STR00024##
and the pharmaceutically acceptable salts, prodrugs, and solvates
thereof, wherein A.sup.1, X, A.sup.2, R.sup.1a, R.sup.5a, R.sup.5b,
Z.sup.1, Z.sup.2, and w are as defined above in connection with
Formula I, and E is selected from the group consisting of:
##STR00025##
wherein R.sup.17a, R.sup.17b, R.sup.18a, R.sup.18b, R.sup.19,
R.sup.20a, R.sup.20b, R.sup.21a, R.sup.22b, R.sup.21c, R.sup.22, t,
u, and v are as defined above in connection with Formula I.
[0261] In another embodiment, Compounds of the Invention are
compounds having Formula V and the pharmaceutically acceptable
salts, prodrugs, and solvates thereof, wherein w is 0.
[0262] In another embodiment, Compounds of the Invention are
compounds having Formula V and the pharmaceutically acceptable
salts, prodrugs, and solvates thereof, wherein E is hydroxyalkyl.
Useful hydroxyalkyl groups include:
##STR00026##
[0263] In another embodiment, Compounds of the Invention are
compounds having Formula V and the pharmaceutically acceptable
salts, prodrugs, and solvates thereof, wherein: [0264] E is
##STR00027##
[0264] t is 0;
[0265] R.sup.17a is selected from the group consisting of:
[0266] a) hydrogen;
[0267] b) alkyl;
[0268] c) optionally substituted aryl;
[0269] d) optionally substituted heteroaryl;
[0270] e) (heterocyclo)alkyl;
[0271] f) (heteroaryl)alkyl; and
[0272] g) (dialkylamino)alkyl; and
[0273] R.sup.17b is selected from the group consisting of:
[0274] a) --SO.sub.2R.sup.24a;
[0275] b) --COR.sup.24b;
[0276] c) optionally substituted aryl;
[0277] d) optionally substituted heteroaryl;
[0278] e) (heterocyclo)alkyl;
[0279] f) (heteroaryl)alkyl;
[0280] g) (dialkylamino)alkyl; and
[0281] h) (carboxamido)alkyl; or
[0282] R.sup.17a and R.sup.17b taken together with the nitrogen
atom to which they are attached form an optionally substituted 3-
to 8-membered heterocyclo.
[0283] In another embodiment, Compounds of the Invention are
compounds having Formula V and the pharmaceutically acceptable
salts, prodrugs, and solvates thereof, wherein E is:
##STR00028##
and u is 1, 2, or 3.
[0284] In another embodiment, Compounds of the Invention are
compounds having Formula VI:
##STR00029##
and the pharmaceutically acceptable salts, prodrugs, and solvates
thereof, wherein A.sup.1, X, A.sup.2, R.sup.1a, R.sup.1b, R.sup.5a,
R.sup.5b, and w are as defined above in connection with Formula I,
and E is selected from the group consisting of:
##STR00030##
wherein R.sup.17a, R.sup.17b, R.sup.18a, R.sup.18b, R.sup.19,
R.sup.20a, R.sup.20b, R.sup.21a, R.sup.21b, R.sup.21c, R.sup.22, t,
u, and v are as defined above in connection with Formula I.
[0285] In another embodiment, Compounds of the Invention are
compounds having Formula VI and the pharmaceutically acceptable
salts, prodrugs, and solvates thereof, wherein w is 0.
[0286] In another embodiment, Compounds of the Invention are
compounds having Formula VII:
##STR00031##
and the pharmaceutically acceptable salts, prodrugs, and solvates
thereof, wherein A.sup.1, X, A.sup.2, R.sup.6a, R.sup.6b, E,
Z.sup.1, Z.sup.2, and x are as defined above in connection with
Formula I.
[0287] In another embodiment, Compounds of the Invention are
compounds having Formula VIII:
##STR00032##
and the pharmaceutically acceptable salts, prodrugs, and solvates
thereof, wherein A.sup.1, X, A.sup.2, R.sup.1a, R.sup.1b, R.sup.6a,
R.sup.6b, E, and x are as defined above in connection with Formula
I.
[0288] In another embodiment, Compounds of the Invention are
compounds having Formula IX:
##STR00033##
and the pharmaceutically acceptable salts, prodrugs, and solvates
thereof, wherein A.sup.1, X, A.sup.2, R.sup.1a, R.sup.1b, R.sup.6a,
R.sup.6b, E, and x are as defined above in connection with Formula
I.
[0289] In another embodiment, Compounds of the Invention are
compounds having Formula X:
##STR00034##
and the pharmaceutically acceptable salts, prodrugs, and solvates
thereof, wherein A.sup.1, X, A.sup.2, R.sup.1a, Z.sup.1, Z.sup.2,
R.sup.7, E, and y are as defined above in connection with Formula
I.
[0290] In another embodiment, Compounds of the Invention are
compounds having Formula XI:
##STR00035##
and the pharmaceutically acceptable salts, prodrugs, and solvates
thereof, wherein A.sup.1, X, A.sup.2, R.sup.1a, R.sup.1b, R.sup.7,
E, and y are as defined above in connection with Formula I.
[0291] In another embodiment, Compounds of the Invention are
compounds having Formula XII:
##STR00036##
and the pharmaceutically acceptable salts, prodrugs, and solvates
thereof, wherein A.sup.1, X, A.sup.2, R.sup.1a, R.sup.1b, R.sup.7,
E, and y are as defined above in connection with Formula I.
[0292] In another embodiment, Compounds of the Invention are
compounds having Formula XIII:
##STR00037##
and the pharmaceutically acceptable salts, prodrugs, and solvates
thereof, wherein A.sup.1, X, A.sup.2, R.sup.1a, R.sup.8a, R.sup.8b,
E, Z.sup.1, Z.sup.2, L and L are as defined above in connection
with Formula I.
[0293] In another embodiment, Compounds of the Invention are
compounds having Formula XIV:
##STR00038##
and the pharmaceutically acceptable salts, prodrugs, and solvates
thereof, wherein A.sup.1, X, A.sup.2, R.sup.1a, R.sup.1b, R.sup.8a,
R.sup.8b, E, and L are as defined above in connection with Formula
I.
[0294] In another embodiment, Compounds of the Invention are
compounds having Formula XV:
##STR00039##
and the pharmaceutically acceptable salts, prodrugs, and solvates
thereof, wherein A.sup.1, X, A.sup.2, R.sup.1a, R.sup.1b, R.sup.8a,
R.sup.8b, E, and are as defined above in connection with Formula
I.
[0295] In another embodiment, Compounds of the Invention are
compounds having Formula XVI:
##STR00040##
and the pharmaceutically acceptable salts, prodrugs, and solvates
thereof, wherein A.sup.1, X, A.sup.2, R.sup.1a, R.sup.9, Z.sup.1,
Z.sup.2, and E are as defined above in connection with Formula
I.
[0296] In another embodiment, Compounds of the Invention are
compounds having Formula XVII:
##STR00041##
and the pharmaceutically acceptable salts, prodrugs, and solvates
thereof, wherein A.sup.1, X, A.sup.2, R.sup.1a, R.sup.1b, R.sup.9,
and E are as defined above in connection with Formula I.
[0297] In another embodiment, Compounds of the Invention are
compounds having Formula XVIII:
##STR00042##
and the pharmaceutically acceptable salts, prodrugs, and solvates
thereof, wherein A.sup.1, X, A.sup.2, R.sup.1a, R.sup.1b, R.sup.9,
and E are as defined above in connection with Formula I.
[0298] In another embodiment, Compounds of the Invention are
compounds having any one of Formulae I-XVIII, wherein A.sup.1 is
selected from the group consisting of optionally substituted aryl
and optionally substituted heteroaryl; X is --S--; and A.sup.2 is
optionally substituted phenyl; and the pharmaceutically acceptable
salts, prodrugs, and solvates thereof.
[0299] In another embodiment, Compounds of the Invention are
compounds having any one of Formulae I-XVIII, wherein A.sup.1 is
selected from the group consisting of optionally substituted aryl
and optionally substituted heteroaryl; X is --SO--; and A.sup.2 is
optionally substituted phenyl; and the pharmaceutically acceptable
salts, prodrugs, and solvates thereof.
[0300] In another embodiment, Compounds of the Invention are
compounds having any one of Formulae I-XVIII, wherein A.sup.1 is
selected from the group consisting of optionally substituted aryl
and optionally substituted heteroaryl; X is --SO.sub.2--; and
A.sup.2 is optionally substituted phenyl; and the pharmaceutically
acceptable salts, prodrugs, and solvates thereof.
[0301] In another embodiment, Compounds of the Invention are
compounds having any one of Formulae I-XVIII, wherein A.sup.1 is
selected from the group consisting of optionally substituted aryl
and optionally substituted heteroaryl; X is a bond; and A.sup.2 is
optionally substituted phenyl; and the pharmaceutically acceptable
salts, prodrugs, and solvates thereof.
[0302] In another embodiment, Compounds of the Invention are
compounds having any one of Formulae I-XVIII, wherein A.sup.1 is
selected from the group consisting of optionally substituted aryl
and optionally substituted heteroaryl; X is --CH.sub.2--; and
A.sup.2 is optionally substituted phenyl; and the pharmaceutically
acceptable salts, prodrugs, and solvates thereof.
[0303] In another embodiment, Compounds of the Invention are
compounds having any one of Formulae I-XVIII, wherein A.sup.1 is
selected from the group consisting of optionally substituted aryl
and optionally substituted heteroaryl; X is --NH--; and A.sup.2 is
optionally substituted phenyl; and the pharmaceutically acceptable
salts, prodrugs, and solvates thereof.
[0304] In another embodiment, Compounds of the Invention are
compounds having any one of Formulae I-XVIII, wherein A.sup.1 is
selected from the group consisting of optionally substituted aryl
and optionally substituted heteroaryl; X is --SO.sub.2NH--; and
A.sup.2 is optionally substituted phenyl; and the pharmaceutically
acceptable salts, prodrugs, and solvates thereof.
[0305] In another embodiment, Compounds of the Invention are
compounds having any one of Formulae I-XVIII, wherein A.sup.1 is
selected from the group consisting of optionally substituted aryl
and optionally substituted heteroaryl; X is --NHSO.sub.2--; and
A.sup.2 is optionally substituted phenyl; and the pharmaceutically
acceptable salts, prodrugs, and solvates thereof.
[0306] In another embodiment, Compounds of the Invention are
compounds having any one of Formulae I-XVIII, wherein A.sup.1 is
selected from the group consisting of optionally substituted aryl
and optionally substituted heteroaryl; X is --O--; and A.sup.2 is
optionally substituted phenyl; and the pharmaceutically acceptable
salts, prodrugs, and solvates thereof.
[0307] In another embodiment, Compounds of the Invention are
compounds having any one of Formulae I-XVIII, wherein A.sup.1 is
selected from the group consisting of optionally substituted
phenyl; optionally substituted pyridin-2-yl; optionally substituted
pyridin-3-yl; and optionally substituted pyridin-4-yl; X is --O--;
and A.sup.2 is optionally substituted phenyl; and the
pharmaceutically acceptable salts, prodrugs, and solvates
thereof.
[0308] In another embodiment, Compounds of the Invention are
compounds having any one of Formulae I-XVIII, wherein
A.sup.1-X-A.sup.2- is:
##STR00043##
wherein:
[0309] R.sup.23a, R.sup.23b, R.sup.23c, R.sup.23d, R.sup.23c, which
are identical or different, are selected from the group consisting
of:
a) hydrogen; b) halo; c) nitro; d) cyano; e) hydroxy; f) amino; g)
alkylamino; h) dialkylamino; i) haloalkyl; j) hydroxyalkyl; k)
alkoxy; l) haloalkoxy; m) aryloxy; n) aralkyloxy; o) alkylthio; p)
carboxamido; q) sulfonamido; r) alkylcarbonyl; s) arylcarbonyl; t)
alkylsulfonyl; u) arylsulfonyl; v) ureido; w) guanidino; x)
carboxy; y) carboxyalkyl; z) optionally substituted alkyl; aa)
optionally substituted cycloalkyl; bb) optionally substituted
alkenyl; cc) optionally substituted alkynyl; dd) optionally
substituted aryl; ee) optionally substituted heteroaryl; and ff)
optionally substituted heterocyclo; or
[0310] R.sup.23a and R.sup.23b, or R.sup.23b and R.sup.23c, or
R.sup.23c and R.sup.23d, or R.sup.23d and R.sup.23e, taken together
with the carbon atoms to which they are attached form a 5- or
6-membered optionally substituted cycloalkyl or heterocyclo group;
and the pharmaceutically acceptable salts, prodrugs, and solvates
thereof.
[0311] In another embodiment, R.sup.23a, R.sup.23b, R.sup.23c,
R.sup.23d, R.sup.23e, which are identical or different, are
selected from the group consisting of:
a) hydrogen; b) halo; c) nitro; d) cyano; e) hydroxy; f) amino; g)
alkylamino; h) dialkylamino; i) haloalkyl; j) alkoxy; k)
haloalkoxy; l) alkylthio; m) carboxamido; n) sulfonamido; o)
alkylcarbonyl; p) alkylsulfonyl; q) arylsulfonyl; r) ureido; s)
guanidino; t) carboxy; u) carboxyalkyl; and v) optionally
substituted alkyl; or
[0312] R.sup.23a and R.sup.23b, or R.sup.23b and R.sup.23c, or
R.sup.23c and R.sup.23d, or R.sup.23d and R.sup.23e taken together
with the carbon atoms to which they are attached form a 5- or
6-membered optionally substituted cycloalkyl or heterocyclo
group.
[0313] In another embodiment, R.sup.23a, R.sup.23b, R.sup.23c,
R.sup.23d, which are identical or different, are selected from the
group consisting of:
a) hydrogen; b) halo; c) nitro; d) cyano; e) hydroxy; f) amino; g)
alkylamino; h) dialkylamino; i) haloalkyl; j) alkoxy; k)
haloalkoxy; l) carboxamido; m) sulfonamido; n) alkylcarbonyl; o)
alkylsulfonyl; p) arylsulfonyl; q) carboxyalkyl; and r) alkyl;
or
[0314] R.sup.23a and R.sup.23b, or R.sup.23b and R.sup.23c, or
R.sup.23c and R.sup.23d, or R.sup.23d and R.sup.23e taken together
with the carbon atoms to which they are attached form a 5- or
6-membered optionally substituted cycloalkyl or heterocyclo
group.
[0315] In another embodiment, R.sup.23a and R.sup.23b, or R.sup.23b
and R.sup.23c, or R.sup.23c and R.sup.23d, or R.sup.23d and
R.sup.23e taken together represent: --CH.sub.2CH.sub.2O--;
--OCH.sub.2O--; --OCH.sub.2CH.sub.2CH.sub.2O--;
--OCH.sub.2CH.sub.2O--; --CH.sub.2CH.sub.2CH.sub.2--;
--CH.sub.2CH.sub.2CH.sub.2CH.sub.2--;
--NR.sup.25aCH.sub.2CH.sub.2--; --CH.sub.2NR.sup.25bCH.sub.2--;
--NR.sup.25cCH.sub.2CH.sub.2CH.sub.2--; or
--CH.sub.2NR.sup.25dCH.sub.2CH.sub.2--, wherein R.sup.25a,
R.sup.25b, R.sup.25c, and R.sup.25d, which are identical or
different, are selected from the group consisting of hydrogen and
optionally substituted alkyl.
[0316] In another embodiment, Compounds of the Invention are
compounds having any one of Formulae I-XVIII, wherein R.sup.1a and
R.sup.1b are each hydrogen, and the pharmaceutically acceptable
salts, prodrugs, and solvates thereof.
[0317] In another embodiment, Compounds of the Invention are
compounds having any one of Formulae I-XVIII, wherein E is
optionally substituted heteroaryl, and the pharmaceutically
acceptable salts, prodrugs, and solvates thereof.
[0318] In another embodiment, Compounds of the Invention are
compounds having any one of Formulae I-XVIII, wherein E is
optionally substituted heterocyclo, e.g., an optionally substituted
piperidine or optionally substituted piperazine, and the
pharmaceutically acceptable salts, prodrugs, and solvates
thereof.
[0319] In another embodiment, Compounds of the Invention are
compounds having any one of Formulae I-XVIII wherein E is
hydroxyalkyl. Useful hydroxyalkyl groups include:
##STR00044##
and the pharmaceutically acceptable salts, prodrugs, and solvates
thereof.
[0320] In another embodiment, Compounds of the Invention are
compounds having any one of Formulae I-XVIII, wherein E is:
##STR00045##
and the pharmaceutically acceptable salts, prodrugs, and solvates
thereof.
[0321] In another embodiment, Compounds of the Invention are
compounds having any one of Formulae I-XVIII, wherein E is:
##STR00046##
t is 0, R.sup.17a is hydrogen, and R.sup.17b is (carboxamido)alkyl,
e.g.,
##STR00047##
and the pharmaceutically acceptable salts, prodrugs, and solvates
thereof.
[0322] In another embodiment, Compounds of the Invention are
compounds having any one of Formulae I-XVIII, wherein E is:
##STR00048##
and the pharmaceutically acceptable salts, prodrugs, and solvates
thereof.
[0323] In another embodiment, Compounds of the Invention are
compounds having any one of Formulae I-XVIII, wherein E is:
##STR00049##
and the pharmaceutically acceptable salts, prodrugs, and solvates
thereof.
[0324] In another embodiment, Compounds of the Invention are
compounds having any one of Formulae I-XVIII, wherein E is:
##STR00050##
and the pharmaceutically acceptable salts, prodrugs, and solvates
thereof.
[0325] In another embodiment, Compounds of the Invention are
compounds having any one of Formulae I-XVIII, wherein E is:
##STR00051##
and the pharmaceutically acceptable salts, prodrugs, and solvates
thereof.
[0326] In another embodiment, Compounds of the Invention are
compounds having any one of Formulae I-XVIII, wherein E is:
##STR00052##
and the pharmaceutically acceptable salts, prodrugs, and solvates
thereof.
[0327] In another embodiment, Compounds of the Invention are
compounds having Formula V, wherein w is 0 and E is optionally
substituted heteroaryl, and the pharmaceutically acceptable salts,
prodrugs, and solvates thereof.
[0328] In another embodiment, Compounds of the Invention are
compounds having Formula V, wherein w is 0 and E is optionally
substituted heterocyclo, and the pharmaceutically acceptable salts,
prodrugs, and solvates thereof.
[0329] In another embodiment, Compounds of the Invention are
compounds having Formula V, wherein w is 0 and E is hydroxyalkyl,
and the pharmaceutically acceptable salts, prodrugs, and solvates
thereof.
[0330] In another embodiment, Compounds of the Invention are
compounds having Formula V, wherein w is 0, and E is:
##STR00053##
and the pharmaceutically acceptable salts, prodrugs, and solvates
thereof.
[0331] In another embodiment, Compounds of the Invention are
compounds having Formula V, wherein w is 0 and E is:
##STR00054##
and the pharmaceutically acceptable salts, prodrugs, and solvates
thereof.
[0332] In another embodiment, Compounds of the Invention are
compounds having Formula V, wherein w is 0 and E is:
##STR00055##
and the pharmaceutically acceptable salts, prodrugs, and solvates
thereof.
[0333] In another embodiment, Compounds of the Invention are
compounds having Formula V, wherein w is 0 and E is:
##STR00056##
and the pharmaceutically acceptable salts, prodrugs, and solvates
thereof.
[0334] In another embodiment, Compounds of the Invention are
compounds having Formula V, wherein w is 0 and E is:
##STR00057##
and the pharmaceutically acceptable salts, prodrugs, and solvates
thereof.
[0335] In another embodiment, Compounds of the Invention are
compounds having Formula V, wherein w is 0 and E is:
##STR00058##
and the pharmaceutically acceptable salts, prodrugs, and solvates
thereof.
[0336] In another embodiment, Compounds of the Invention are
compounds having Formula XIX:
##STR00059##
wherein A.sup.1 and E are as defined above in connection with
Formula I, R.sup.7 is --(CH.sub.2CH.sub.2O), R.sup.15c and
R.sup.15c is H, and the pharmaceutically acceptable salts,
prodrugs, and solvates thereof.
[0337] In another embodiment, Compounds of the Invention are
compounds having Formula XX:
##STR00060##
wherein A.sup.1 and E are as defined above in connection with
Formula I, and the pharmaceutically acceptable salts, prodrugs, and
solvates thereof.
[0338] In another embodiment, Compounds of the Invention are
compounds having Formula XXI:
##STR00061##
wherein A.sup.1 and E are as defined above in connection with
Formula I, and the pharmaceutically acceptable salts, prodrugs, and
solvates thereof.
[0339] In another embodiment, Compounds of the Invention are
compounds having Formula XXII:
##STR00062##
wherein A.sup.1 and E are as defined above in connection with
Formula I, and the pharmaceutically acceptable salts, prodrugs, and
solvates thereof.
[0340] In another embodiment, Compounds of the Invention are
compounds having Formula XXIII:
##STR00063##
wherein A.sup.1, R.sup.5a, and R.sup.5b are as defined above in
connection with Formula I and E is hydroxyalkyl. Useful
hydroxyalkyl groups include:
##STR00064##
and the pharmaceutically acceptable salts, prodrugs, and solvates
thereof.
[0341] In another embodiment, Compounds of the Invention are
compounds having Formula XXIV:
##STR00065##
wherein A.sup.1, R.sup.5a, and R.sup.5b are as defined above in
connection with Formula I and the pharmaceutically acceptable
salts, prodrugs, and solvates thereof.
[0342] In another embodiment, Compounds of the Invention are
compounds having Formula XXV:
##STR00066##
wherein A.sup.1, R.sup.5a, and R.sup.5b are as defined above in
connection with Formula I, and the pharmaceutically acceptable
salts, prodrugs, and solvates thereof.
[0343] In another embodiment, Compounds of the Invention are
compounds having Formula XXVI:
##STR00067##
wherein A.sup.1, R.sup.5a, and R.sup.5b are as defined above in
connection with Formula I, and the pharmaceutically acceptable
salts, prodrugs, and solvates thereof.
[0344] In another embodiment, Compounds of the Invention are
compounds having Formula XXVII:
##STR00068##
wherein A.sup.1, R.sup.5a, R.sup.5b, R.sup.17a, R.sup.17b, and t
are as defined above in connection with Formula I, and the
pharmaceutically acceptable salts, prodrugs, and solvates
thereof.
[0345] In another embodiment, Compounds of the Invention are
compounds having Formula XXVII, wherein A.sup.1, R.sup.5a, R.sup.5b
R.sup.17a, and R.sup.17b are as defined above in connection with
Formula I and t is 0 or 1, and the pharmaceutically acceptable
salts, prodrugs, and solvates thereof.
[0346] In another embodiment, Compounds of the Invention are
compounds having Formula XXVII, wherein A.sup.1, R.sup.5a, and
R.sup.5b are as defined above in connection with Formula I, t is 0,
R.sup.17a is selected from the group consisting of:
[0347] a) hydrogen;
[0348] b) alkyl;
[0349] c) optionally substituted aryl;
[0350] d) optionally substituted heteroaryl;
[0351] e) (heterocyclo)alkyl;
[0352] f) (heteroaryl)alkyl; and
[0353] g) (dialkylamino)alkyl; and
[0354] R.sup.17b is selected from the group consisting of:
[0355] a) --SO.sub.2R.sup.24a;
[0356] b) --COR.sup.24b;
[0357] c) optionally substituted aryl;
[0358] d) optionally substituted heteroaryl;
[0359] e) (heterocyclo)alkyl;
[0360] f) (heteroaryl)alkyl;
[0361] g) (dialkylamino)alkyl; and
[0362] h) (carboxamido)alkyl; or
[0363] R.sup.17a and R.sup.17b taken together with the nitrogen
atom to which they are attached form an optionally substituted 3-
to 8-membered heterocyclo, and the pharmaceutically acceptable
salts, prodrugs, and solvates thereof.
[0364] In another embodiment, Compounds of the Invention are
compounds having Formula XXVII, wherein A.sup.1, R.sup.5a, and
R.sup.5b are as defined above in connection with Formula I, t is 0,
R.sup.17a is hydrogen, and R.sup.17b is (carboxamido)alkyl, and the
pharmaceutically acceptable salts, prodrugs, and solvates
thereof.
[0365] In another embodiment, Compounds of the Invention are
compounds having Formula XXVII, wherein A.sup.1 is optionally
substituted aryl, R.sup.5a and R.sup.5b are hydrogen, t is 0,
R.sup.17a is hydrogen, and R.sup.17b is (carboxamido)alkyl, and the
pharmaceutically acceptable salts, prodrugs, and solvates
thereof.
[0366] In another embodiment, Compounds of the Invention are
compounds having Formula XXVIII:
##STR00069##
wherein A.sup.1, R.sup.6b, and x are as defined above in connection
with Formula I, and the pharmaceutically acceptable salts,
prodrugs, and solvates thereof.
[0367] In another embodiment, Compounds of the Invention are
compounds having Formula XXVIII, wherein A.sup.1 and R.sup.6b are
as defined above in connection with Formula I and x is 1 or 2, and
the pharmaceutically acceptable salts, prodrugs, and solvates
thereof.
[0368] In another embodiment, Compounds of the Invention are
compounds having Formula XXIII wherein E is optionally substituted
heteroaryl, and the pharmaceutically acceptable salts, prodrugs,
and solvates thereof. Useful optionally substituted heteroaryl
groups include optionally substituted indoles.
[0369] In another embodiment, Compounds of the Invention are
compounds having Formula XXIII, wherein E is an optionally
substituted heterocyclo, and the pharmaceutically acceptable salts,
prodrugs, and solvates thereof. In one embodiment, E is an
optionally substituted piperazinyl having the formula:
##STR00070##
wherein R.sup.32 is chosen from hydrogen, hydroxyalkyl,
carboxamido, sulfonamido, alkylcarbonyl, arylcarbonyl,
alkylsulfonyl, arylsulfonyl, ureido, guanidino, carboxyalkyl,
optionally substituted alkyl, optionally substituted cycloalkyl,
optionally substituted alkenyl, optionally substituted alkynyl,
optionally substituted aryl, optionally substituted heteroaryl,
optionally substituted heterocyclo, alkoxyalkyl, (amino)alkyl,
hydroxyalkylamino, (alkylamino)alkyl, (dialkylamino)alkyl,
(cyano)alkyl, (carboxamido)alkyl, mercaptoalkyl,
(heterocyclo)alkyl, (heteroaryl)alkyl, and the like.
[0370] In another embodiment, Compounds of the Invention are
compounds having Formula XXIX:
##STR00071##
wherein A.sup.1, R.sup.18a, and R.sup.18b are as defined above in
connection with Formula I, and the pharmaceutically acceptable
salts, prodrugs, and solvates thereof.
[0371] In another embodiment, Compounds of the Invention are
compounds having Formula XXX:
##STR00072##
wherein A.sup.1, R.sup.18a and R.sup.18b are as defined above in
connection with Formula I, and the pharmaceutically acceptable
salts, prodrugs, and solvates thereof.
[0372] In another embodiment, Compounds of the Invention are
compounds having Formula VOCE
##STR00073##
wherein A.sup.1, R.sup.18a, and R.sup.18b are as defined above in
connection with Formula I, and the pharmaceutically acceptable
salts, prodrugs, and solvates thereof.
[0373] In another embodiment, Compounds of the Invention are
compounds having Formula XXXII:
##STR00074##
wherein A.sup.1, R.sup.5a, and R.sup.5b are as defined above in
connection with Formula I and E is selected from the group
consisting of:
##STR00075##
wherein R.sup.17a, R.sup.17b, R.sup.18a, R.sup.18b, R.sup.19,
R.sup.20a, R.sup.20b, t, u, and v are as defined above in
connection with Formula I, and the pharmaceutically acceptable
salts, prodrugs, and solvates thereof.
[0374] In another embodiment, Compounds of the Invention are
compounds having Formula XXXII wherein E is hydroxyalkyl, and the
pharmaceutically acceptable salts, prodrugs, and solvates
thereof.
[0375] In another embodiment, Compounds of the Invention are
compounds having Formula XXXII wherein E is optionally substituted
heteroaryl, e.g., optionally substituted indole, and the
pharmaceutically acceptable salts, prodrugs, and solvates
thereof.
[0376] In another embodiment, Compounds of the Invention are
compounds having Formula XXXIII:
##STR00076##
wherein A.sup.1, R.sup.5a, R.sup.5b, R.sup.17a, and R.sup.17b are
as defined above in connection with Formula I, and the
pharmaceutically acceptable salts, prodrugs, and solvates thereof.
In one embodiment, R.sup.17a is chosen from hydrogen, alkyl, and
optionally substituted aryl. In another embodiment, R.sup.17b is
chosen from (amino)alkyl, (alkylamino)alkyl, (dialkylamino)alkyl,
(carboxamido)alkyl, (cyano)alkyl; and hydroxyalkyl. In another
embodiment, R.sup.17a is optionally substituted aryl and R.sup.17b
is (carboxamido)alkyl.
[0377] In another embodiment, Compounds of the Invention are
compounds having any one of Formulae XIX-XXXIII wherein A.sup.1 is
selected from the group consisting of optionally substituted aryl
and optionally substituted heteroaryl, and the pharmaceutically
acceptable salts, prodrugs, and solvates thereof.
[0378] In another embodiment, Compounds of the Invention are
compounds having any one of Formulae XIX-XXXIII wherein A.sup.1 is
selected from the group consisting of optionally substituted
phenyl, optionally substituted pyridin-2-yl, optionally substituted
pyridin-3-yl, and optionally substituted pyridin-4-yl, and the
pharmaceutically acceptable salts, prodrugs, and solvates
thereof.
[0379] In another embodiment, Compounds of the Invention include
the compound ("cpd") examples of TABLE 2, and the pharmaceutically
acceptable salts, prodrugs, and solvates thereof.
TABLE-US-00002 TABLE 2 Cpd Example No. Chemical Name Structure 1
2-(2,5,8,11- tetraoxadodecyl)-6-(4- (4-(trifluoromethyl)
phenoxy)phenyl) pyridine ##STR00077## 2 2- (2,5,8,11,14,17,20,23-
octaoxatetracosyl)-6- (4-(4-(trifluoromethyl) phenoxy)phenyl)
pyridine ##STR00078## 3 1-(6-(4-(4- (trifluoromethyl)
phenoxy)phenyl) pyridin-2-yl)ethane- 1,2-diol ##STR00079## 4
(S)-1-(6-(4-(4- (trifluoromethyl) phenoxy)phenyl)
pyridin-2-yl)ethane- 1,2-diol ##STR00080## 5 (R)-1-(6-(4-(4-
(trifluoromethyl) phenoxy)phenyl) pyridin-2-yl)ethane- 1,2-diol
##STR00081## 6 (S)-4-(4-(6-(1,2- dihydroxyethyl) pyridin-2-yl)
phenoxy)benzonitrile ##STR00082## 7 (R)-4-(2-(1,2-
dihydroxyethyl)-6-(4- (4-fluorophenoxy) phenyl)pyridin-4-yl)-
N-isopropyl piperazine-1- carboxamide ##STR00083## 8 4-(4-(6-(1,2-
dihydroxyethyl) pyridin-2-yl)phenoxy) benzonitrile ##STR00084## 9
4-(4-(6-(1,2- dihydroxyethyl) pyridin-2-yl)phenoxy)-
3-(trifluoromethyl) benzonitrile ##STR00085## 10 2-(4-(6-(1,2-
dihydroxyethyl) pyridin-2-yl)phenoxy)- 5-(trifluoromethyl)
benzonitrile ##STR00086## 11 (R)-4-(4-(6-(1,2- dihydroxyethyl)
pyridin-2-yl)phenoxy)- 3-(trifluoromethyl) benzonitrile
##STR00087## 12 5-(4-(6-(1,2- dihydroxyethyl)pyridin-
2-yl)phenoxy)-2- (trifluoromethyl) benzonitrile ##STR00088## 13
(R)-4-(4-(6-(1,2- dihydroxyethyl) pyridin-2-yl)phenoxy)
benzonitrile ##STR00089## 14 (R)-5-(4-(6-(1,2- dihydroxyethyl)
pyridin-2-yl)phenoxy)- 2-(trifluoromethyl) benzonitrile
##STR00090## 15 1-(6-(4-((3-chloro-5- (trifluoromethyl)
pyridin-2-yl)oxy) phenyl)pyridin-2-yl) ethane-1,2-diol ##STR00091##
16 1-(6-(4-((5- (trifluoromethyl) pyridin-2-yl)oxy)
phenyl)pyridin-2-yl) ethane-1,2-diol ##STR00092## 17 1-(6-(4-((6-
methylpyridin-3-yl) oxy)phenyl)pyridin-2- yl)ethane-1,2-diol
##STR00093## 18 (S)-5-(4-(6-(1,2- dihydroxyethyl)
pyridin-2-yl)phenoxy)- 2-(trifluoromethyl) benzonitrile
##STR00094## 19 (1R,1'R)-1,1'-(6-(4-(4- fluorophenoxy)phenyl)
pyridine-2,4- diyl)bis(ethane-1,2- diol) ##STR00095## 20
1-(4-(4-(6-(1,2- dihydroxyethyl) pyridin-2-yl)phenoxy)-
3-(trifluoromethyl) phenyl)ethanone ##STR00096## 21 (R)-1-(6-(4-(4-
fluorophenoxy)phenyl)- 4-(piperazin-1-yl) pyridin-2-yl)ethane-
1,2-diol ##STR00097## 22 (S)-4-(4-(6-(1,2- dihydroxyethyl)
pyridin-2-yl)phenoxy)- 3-(trifluoromethyl) benzonitrile
##STR00098## 23 (R)-1-(6-(4-((5- (trifluoromethyl) pyridin-2-
yl)oxy)phenyl) pyridin- 2-yl)ethane-1,2-diol ##STR00099## 24
(S)-1-(6-(4-((5- (trifluoromethyl) pyridin-2- yl)oxy)phenyl)
pyridin- 2-yl)ethane-1,2-diol ##STR00100## 25
4-(4-(4,6-bis((S)-1,2- dihydroxyethyl) pyridin-2-yl)phenoxy)-
3-(trifluoromethyl) benzonitrile ##STR00101## 26
(1S,1'S)-1,1'-(6-(4-(4- fluorophenoxy)phenyl) pyridine-2,4-diyl)
bis(ethane-1,2-diol) ##STR00102## 27 1-(6-(4-((6-
methylpyridin-3-yl) oxy)phenyl)pyridin-2- yl)ethane-1,2-diol
##STR00103## 28 4-(4-(4,6-bis((R)-1,2- dihydroxyethyl)
pyridin-2-yl)phenoxy)- 3-(trifluoromethyl) benzonitrile
##STR00104## 29 1-(6-(4-((3- (trifluoromethyl) pyridin-2-yl)oxy)
phenyl)pyridin-2-yl) ethane-1,2-diol ##STR00105## 30 (S)-4-(1,2-
dihydroxyethyl)-6-(4- (4-(trifluoromethyl) phenoxy)phenyl)
picolinamide ##STR00106## 31 (S)-6-(4-(4-cyano-3- (trifluoromethyl)
phenoxy)phenyl)-4- (1,2-dihydroxyethyl) picolinamide ##STR00107##
32 (S)-6-(4-(4-carbamoyl- 2-(trifluoromethyl) phenoxy)phenyl)-4-
(1,2-dihydroxyethyl) picolinamide ##STR00108## 33
(S)-6-(4-(3-cyano-4- (trifluoromethyl) phenoxy)phenyl)-4-
(1,2-dihydroxyethyl) picolinamide ##STR00109## 34
(R)-6-(4-(3-cyano-4- (trifluoromethyl) phenoxy)phenyl)-4-
(1,2-dihydroxyethyl) picolinamide ##STR00110## 35
(S)-6-(4-(4-cyano-2- (trifluoromethyl) phenoxy)phenyl)-4-
(1,2-dihydroxyethyl) picolinamide ##STR00111## 36
(R)-6-(4-(4-cyano-2- (trifluoromethyl) phenoxy)phenyl)-4-
(1,2-dihydroxyethyl) picolinamide ##STR00112## 37 (S)-6-(4-(4-
cyanophenoxy) phenyl)-4-(1,2- dihydroxyethyl) picolinamide
##STR00113## 38 (R)-6-(4-(4- cyanophenoxy) phenyl)-4-(1,2-
dihydroxyethyl) picolinamide ##STR00114## 39 (S)-6-(4-(5-chloro-2-
fluorophenoxy) phenyl)-4-(1,2- dihydroxyethyl) picolinamide
##STR00115## 40 (R)-4-(1,2- dihydroxyethyl)-6-(4- (4-fluorophenoxy)
phenyl)picolinamide ##STR00116## 41 (S)-4-(1,2-
dihydroxyethyl)-6-(4- (4-fluorophenoxy) phenyl)picolinamide
##STR00117## 42 (S)-4-(1,2- dihydroxyethyl)-6-(4- (4-fluorophenoxy)
phenyl)-N-(2- (piperidin-1-yl)ethyl) picolinamide ##STR00118## 43
6-(4-(4-fluorophenoxy) phenyl)-4-(methyl (phenyl)amino)
picolinamide ##STR00119## 44 4-((2- cyanoethyl)(phenyl)
amino)-6-(4-(4- fluorophenoxy)phenyl) picolinamide ##STR00120## 45
6-(4-(4- fluorophenoxy)phenyl)- 4-((pyridin-3- ylmethyl)amino)
picolinamide ##STR00121## 46 6-(4-(4- fluorophenoxy)phenyl)-
4-((pyridin-4- ylmethyl)amino) picolinamide ##STR00122## 47
6-(4-(4- fluorophenoxy)phenyl)- 4-((pyridin-2- ylmethyl)amino)
picolinamide ##STR00123## 48 4-((2-(1,1- dioxidothiomorpholino)
ethyl)amino)-6-(4-(4- fluorophenoxy)phenyl) picolinamide
##STR00124## 49 6-(4-(4- fluorophenoxy)phenyl)- 4-((pyrimidin-2-
ylmethyl)amino) picolinamide ##STR00125## 50 6-(4-(4-
fluorophenoxy)phenyl)- 4- (methylsulfonamido- methyl)picolinamide
##STR00126## 51 6-(4-(4- fluorophenoxy)phenyl)- 4-(piperazin-1-
ylmethyl)picolinamide ##STR00127## 52 4-(((1-(2-amino-2-
oxoethyl)piperidin-4- yl)methyl)amino)-6-(4- (4-
fluorophenoxy)phenyl) picolinamide ##STR00128## 53 6-(4-(4-
fluorophenoxy)phenyl)- 4-((2- morpholinoethyl)amino) picolinamide
##STR00129## 54 4-((3-(1H-imidazol-1- yl)propyl)amino)-6-(4- (4-
fluorophenoxy)phenyl) picolinamide ##STR00130## 55 6-(4-(4-
fluorophenoxy)phenyl)- 4-(piperazin-1-yl) picolinamide ##STR00131##
56 4-(4- carbamoylpiperidin-1- yl)-6-(4-(4- fluorophenoxy)phenyl)
picolinamide ##STR00132## 57 6-(4-(4- fluorophenoxy)phenyl)-
4-((piperidin-4- ylmethyl)amino) picolinamide ##STR00133## 58
6-(4-(4- fluorophenoxy)phenyl)- 4-((2-(2- oxoimidazolidin-1-
yl)ethyl)amino) picolinamide ##STR00134## 59 1-(2-carbamoyl-6-(4-
(4-fluorophenoxy) phenyl)pyridin-4-yl) piperidine-4-carboxylic acid
##STR00135## 60 6-(4-(4- fluorophenoxy)phenyl)- 4-(((2-(2-
oxoimidazolidin-1- yl)ethyl)amino) methyl)picolinamide ##STR00136##
61 1-(2-(((6-(4-(4- (trifluoromethyl) phenoxy)phenyl) pyridin-2-
yl)methyl)amino) ethyl)imidazolidin-2- one ##STR00137## 62
1-(2-(((6-(4-(4- fluorophenoxy)phenyl) pyridin-2- yl)methyl)amino)
ethyl)imidazolidin-2- one ##STR00138## 63 2-(4-(6-(((2-(2-
oxoimidazolidin-1- yl)ethyl)amino)methyl) pyridin-2-yl)phenoxy)-
5-(trifluoromethyl) benzonitrile ##STR00139## 64 1-(2-((2-(6-(4-(4-
fluorophenoxy)phenyl) pyridin-2- yl)ethyl)amino)ethyl)
imidazolidin-2-one ##STR00140## 65 4-(4-(6-(((2-(2-
oxoimidazolidin-1- yl)ethyl)amino)methyl) pyridin-2-yl)phenoxy)-
3-(trifluoromethyl) benzonitrile ##STR00141## 66
1-(2-(((6-(4-((3-chloro- 5- (trifluoromethyl)pyridin-
2-yl)oxy)phenyl) pyridin-2-yl)methyl) amino)ethyl)
imidazolidin-2-one ##STR00142## 67 4-(4-(6-(((2-(2-
oxoimidazolidin-1- yl)ethyl)amino)methyl) pyridin-2-yl)
phenoxy)benzonitrile ##STR00143## 68 1-(2-(((6-(4-((5-
(trifluoromethyl) pyridin-2-yl)oxy) phenyl)pyridin-2-
yl)methyl)amino)ethyl) imidazolidin-2-one ##STR00144## 69
2-(((6-(4-(4- fluorophenoxy)phenyl) pyridin-2-yl)methyl)
(2-(2-oxoimidazolidin- 1-yl)ethyl)amino) acetonitrile ##STR00145##
70 5-(4-(6-(((2-(2- oxoimidazolidin-1- yl)ethyl)amino)methyl)
pyridin-2-yl)phenoxy)- 2-(trifluoromethyl) benzonitrile
##STR00146## 71 1-(2-(((6-(4-(4- (methylsulfonyl)phenoxy)
phenyl)pyridin-2- yl)methyl)amino)ethyl) imidazolidin-2-one
##STR00147## 72 2-(((6-(4-(4- fluorophenoxy)phenyl) pyridin-2-yl)
methyl)(2-(2- oxoimidazolidin-1- yl)ethyl)amino) acetamide
##STR00148## 73 4-(2-carbamoyl-6-(4- (4-fluorophenoxy)
phenyl)pyridin-4-yl)- N-isopropylpiperazine- 1-carboxamide
##STR00149## 74 6-(4-(4- fluorophenoxy)phenyl)- 4-(4-(pyrimidin-2-
yl)piperazin-1-yl) picolinamide ##STR00150## 75 4-(4-(2-amino-2-
oxoethyl)piperazin-1- yl)-6-(4-(4- fluorophenoxy)phenyl)
picolinamide ##STR00151## 76 4-(2-carbamoyl-6-(4- (4-fluorophenoxy)
phenyl)pyridin-4-yl) piperazine-1- carboxamide ##STR00152## 77
6-(4-(4- fluorophenoxy)phenyl)- 4-(4-(1,4,5,6-
tetrahydropyrimidin-2- yl)piperazin-1- yl)picolinamide ##STR00153##
78 (6-(4-(4- fluorophenoxy)phenyl)- 4-(piperazin-1-yl)
pyridin-2-yl) (piperazin-1-yl) methanone ##STR00154## 79 6-(4-(4-
fluorophenoxy)phenyl)- 4-(hydroxymethyl)-N- (2-(piperidin-1-yl)
ethyl)picolinamide ##STR00155## 80 4-(4-carbamimidoyl
piperazin-1-yl)-6-(4-(4- fluorophenoxy) phenyl)picolinamide
##STR00156## 81 6-(4-(4- fluorophenoxy)phenyl)-
N2-(2-(piperidin-1-yl)
ethyl)pyridine-2,4- dicarboxamide ##STR00157## 82
4-(2-cyano-6-(4-(4- fluorophenoxy)phenyl) pyridin-4-yl)-N-
isopropylpiperazine-1- carboxamide ##STR00158## 83
4-(2-cyano-6-(4-(4- fluorophenoxy)phenyl) pyridin-4-yl)
piperazine-1- carboximidamide ##STR00159## 84 6-(4-(4-
fluorophenoxy)phenyl)- 4-(3-phenylureido) picolinamide ##STR00160##
85 2-(4-(4- fluorophenoxy)phenyl)- 6-((2-(piperidin-1-
yl)ethyl)carbamoyl)iso nicotinic acid ##STR00161## 86 6-(4-(4-
fluorophenoxy)phenyl)- N-(2-(piperidin-1-yl) ethyl)-4-(1H-tetrazol-
5-yl) picolinamide ##STR00162## 87 2-(3-(2-carbamoyl-6-
(4-(4-fluorophenoxy) phenyl)pyridin-4-yl) ureido)acetic acid
##STR00163## 88 (S)-2-({6-[4-(4-Fluoro- phenoxyl)-phenyl]-
pyridin-2-yl-methyl}- amino) propionamide ##STR00164## 89
(R)-2-(1,2- dihydroxyethyl)-6-(4- (4-fluorophenoxy) phenyl)
isonicotinamide ##STR00165## 90 (S)-6-(4-(3-cyano-4-
(trifluoromethyl)phenoxy) phenyl)-N-(2,3- dihydroxypropyl)
picolinamide ##STR00166## 91 4-((2-carbamoyl-6-(4- (4-
fluorophenoxy)phenyl) pyridin-4-yl)(methyl) amino)benzoic acid
##STR00167## 92 4-((carboxymethyl) (phenyl)amino)-6-(4-
(4-fluorophenoxy) phenyl)picolinic acid ##STR00168## 93
1-(2-carboxy-6-(4-(4- fluorophenoxy)phenyl) pyridin-4-yl)-1H-
indole-3-carboxylic acid ##STR00169## 94 6-((2-cyanoethyl)
(phenyl)amino)-4-(4- (4-fluorophenoxy) phenyl)picolinic acid
##STR00170## 95 (S)-6-(1,2- dihydroxyethyl)-4-(4- (4-fluorophenoxy)
phenyl)picolinamide ##STR00171## 96 (R)-6-(1,2-
dihydroxyethyl)-4-(4- (4-fluorophenoxy) phenyl)picolinamide
##STR00172## 97 (S)-2-(1,2- dihydroxyethyl)-6-(4- (4-fluorophenoxy)
phenyl)isonicotinamide ##STR00173## 98 6-((2-amino-2-
oxoethyl)(phenyl) amino)-4-(4-(4- fluorophenoxy)
phenyl)picolinamide ##STR00174## 99 4-(4-cyano-1H-indol-1-
yl)-6-(4-(4- fluorophenoxy)phenyl) picolinamide ##STR00175## 100
6-(4-cyano-1H-indol-1- yl)-4-(4-(4- fluorophenoxy)phenyl)
picolinamide ##STR00176## 101 4-(4-cyano-1H-indol-1- yl)-6-(4-(4-
fluorophenoxy)phenyl) picolinic acid ##STR00177## 102
4-((2-amino-2- oxoethyl)(phenyl) amino)-6-(4-(4-
fluorophenoxy)phenyl) picolinamide ##STR00178## 103 (R)-4-(1,2-
dihydroxyethyl)-6-(4- (4-(trifluoromethyl) phenoxy)phenyl)
picolinamide ##STR00179## 104 2-(4-((2-carbamoyl-6-
(4-(4-fluorophenoxy) phenyl)pyridine-4-yl) methyl)piperazin-1-yl)
acetic acid ##STR00180## 105 1-(2-(((2-(4-(4- fluorophenoxy)phenyl)
pyridin-4-yl)methyl) amino)ethyl) imidazolidin-2-one ##STR00181##
106 6-(4-(4- fluorophenoxy)phenyl)- 4-(((2-(2-
oxoimidazolidin-1-yl) ethyl)amino)methyl) picolinonitrile
##STR00182## 107 2-(4-(4- fluorophenoxy)phenyl)- 6-methyl-N-(2-
(piperidin-1-yl)ethyl) isonicotinamide ##STR00183## 108
2-(5-(2-(4-(4- fluorophenoxy)phenyl)- 6-methylpyridin-4-yl)-
2H-tetrazol-2-yl) acetamide ##STR00184## 109
2-(4-(2-chloro-6-(4-(4- fluorophenoxy)phenyl) pyridine-4-yl)
piperazin-1-yl) acetamide ##STR00185## 110 4-((3-(1H-imidazol)-1-
yl)propyl)amino)-6-(4- (4-fluorophenoxy) phenylpicolinonitrile
##STR00186## 111 (R)-1-6-(4-(4- fluorophenoxy)phenyl)- 4-((2-
morpholinoethyl) amino)pyridine-2-yl) ethan-1,2-diol ##STR00187##
112 (S)-4-(1,2- dihydroxyethyl)-6-(4- (4-fluorophenoxy)
phenyl)picolinonitrile ##STR00188## 113 4-(4-(4-
fluorophenoxy)phenyl)- 6-(methyl(phenyl) amino)picolinamide
##STR00189## 114 6-(4-(4- fluorophenoxy)phenyl)- 4-(methyl(phenyl)
amino)picolinic acid ##STR00190## 115 6-((2-cyanoethyl)
(phenyl)amino)-4-(4- (4-fluorophenoxy) phenyl)picolinamide
##STR00191## 116 4-((6-carbamoyl-4-(4- (4-fluorophenoxy)
phenyl)pyridin-2-yl) (methyl)amino)benzoic acid ##STR00192## 117
4-((4- carboxyphenyl)(methy) amino)-6-(4-(4- fluorophenoxy)phenyl)
picolinic acid ##STR00193## 118 4-((2-cyanoethyl)
(phenyl)amino)-6-(4- (4fluorophenoxy) phenyl)picolinic acid
##STR00194## 119 4-(4-(4-fluorophenoxy) phenyl)-6-(methyl
(phenyl)amino) picolinic acid ##STR00195## 120 6-((4-carboxyphenyl)
(methy)amino)-4-(4-(4- fluorophenoxy)phenyl) picolinic acid
##STR00196## 121 6-((carboxymethyl) (phenyl)amino)-4-(4-
(4-fluorophenoxy) phenyl)picolinic acid ##STR00197## 122
6-(4-(4-fluorophenoxy) phenyl)-1',2',3',6'- tetrahydro-[4,4'-
bipyridine]-2- carboxamide ##STR00198## 123 (R)-6-(4-(5-chloro-2-
fluorophenoxy)phenyl)- 4-(1,2- dihydroxyethyl) picolinamide
##STR00199## 124 (S)-4-(6-(1,2- dihydroxyethyl)pyridin- 2-yl)-N-(4-
fluorophenyl) benzenesulfonamide ##STR00200## 125 6-chloro-N-(1,3-
dihydroxypropan-2-yl)- 4-(4-(4-fluorophenoxy) phenyl)picolinamide
##STR00201## 126 6-(4-cyano-1H-indol-1- yl)-4-(4-(4-
fluorophenoxy)phenyl) picolinic acid ##STR00202## 127
(R)-6-(4-(4-cyano-3- (trifluoromethyl) phenoxy)phenyl)-4-
(1,2-dihydroxyethyl) picolinamide ##STR00203## 128 6-((1,3-
dihydroxypropan-2- yl)amino)-4-(4-(4- fluorophenoxy)phenyl)
picolinamide ##STR00204## 129 4-((1S,2S)-1,2-
dihydroxypropyl)-6-(4- (4-fluorophenoxy) phenyl)picolinamide
##STR00205## 130 1-(2-carboxy-6-(4-(4- fluorophenoxy)phenyl)
pyridin-4-yl)-1H- indole-6-carboxylic acid ##STR00206## 131
4-((1R,2R)-1,2- dihydroxypropyl)-6-(4- (4-fluorophenoxy)
phenyl)picolinamide ##STR00207## 132 (R)-4-(1,2-
dihydroxyethyl)-6-(4- ((5-(trifluoromethyl) pyridin-2-yl)oxy)
phenyl)picolinamide ##STR00208## 133 4-((1,3- dihydroxypropan-2-
yl)amino)-6-(4-(4- fluorophenoxy)phenyl) picolinamide ##STR00209##
134 (R)-4-(2,3- dihydroxypropyl)-6-(4- (4-fluorophenoxy)
phenyl)picolinamide ##STR00210## 135 (S)-4-(2,3-
dihydroxypropyl)-6-(4- (4-fluorophenoxy) phenyl)picolinamide
##STR00211## 136 6-(4-(4- fluorophenoxy)phenyl)- 4-hydroxy
picolinamide ##STR00212## 137 (S)-N-(4-(6-(1,2-
dihydroxyethyl)pyridin- 2-yl)phenyl)-4- fluorobenzene sulfonamide
##STR00213## 138 (R)-4-(1,2- dihydroxyethyl)-6-(4-
(4-fluorophenoxy) phenyl)picolinonitrile ##STR00214## 139
(S)-4-(1,2- dihydroxyethyl)-6-(5- (trifluoromethyl)
pyridin-2-yl)oxy) phenyl)picolinamide ##STR00215## 140
(S)-6-(4-(4-chloro-2- fluorophenoxy)phenyl)- 4-(1,2-
dihydroxyethyl) picolinamide ##STR00216## 141 (R)-6-(4-(4-chloro-2-
fluorophenoxy)phenyl)- 4-(1,2- dihydroxyethyl) picolinamide
##STR00217## 142 4-((R)-1,2-dihydroxy- ethyl)-6-[3-(4-fluoro-
phenoxy)-phenyl]- pyridine-2-carboxylic acid amide ##STR00218## 143
({6-Carbamoyl-4-[4- (4-fluoro-phenoxy)- phenyl]-pyridin-2-
yl}phenyl-amino)- acetic acid ##STR00219## 144
3-({6-Carbamoyl-4-[4- (4-fluoro-phenoxy)- phenyl]-pyridin-2-
yl}phenyl-amino)- propionic acid ##STR00220## 145
3-({2-Carbamoyl-6-[4- (4-fluoro-phenoxy)- phenyl]-pyridin-4-
yl}phenyl-amino)- propionic acid ##STR00221## 146 4-[4-(4-Cyano-
phenoxy)-phenyl]-6- (methyl-phenyl- amino)-pyridine2- carboxylic
acid amide ##STR00222## 147 6-[4-(4-Cyano- phenoxy)-phenyl]-4-
(methyl-phenyl- amino)-pyridine-2- carboxylic acid amide
##STR00223## 148 6-(Methyl-phenyl- amino)-4-[4-(4- trifluoromethyl-
phenoxy)phenyl]- pyridine-2-carboxylic acid amide ##STR00224## 149
4-(Methyl-phenyl- amino)-6-[4-(4- trifluoromethyl- phenoxy)phenyl]-
pyridine-2-carboxylic acid amide ##STR00225## 150 6-[4-(4-Fluoro-
phenoxy)-phenyl]-4- {phenyl-[2-(2H- tetrazol-5-yl)-ethyl]-
amino}-pyridine-2- carboxylic acid amide ##STR00226## 151
4-[4-(4-Fluoro- phenoxy)-phenyl]-6- {phenyl-[2-(2H-
tetrazol-5-yl)-ethyl]- amino}-pyridine-2- carboxylic acid amide
##STR00227## 152 6-[4-(4-Fluoro- phenoxy)-phenyl]-4-
{phenyl-[2-(2H- tetrazol-5-yl)ethyl]- amino}-pyridine-2- carboxylic
acid ##STR00228## 153 4-[4-(4-Fluoro- phenoxy)-phenyl]-6-
{phenyl-[2-(2H- tetrazol-5-yl)ethyl]- amino}-pyridine-2- carboxylic
acid ##STR00229## 154 4-((S)-1,2-Dihydroxy- ethyl)-6-(4'-fluoro-
biphenyl-4-yl)pyridine- 2-carboxylic acid amide ##STR00230## 155
4-((R)-1,2-Dihydroxy- ethyl)-6-(4'-fluoro- biphenyl-4-yl)pyridine-
2-carboxylic acid amide ##STR00231## 156 6-((S)-1,2-Dihydroxy-
ethyl)-4-[4-(4- trifluoromethoxy- phenoxy)phenyl]-
pyridine-2-carboxylic acid amide ##STR00232## 157
6-((R)-1,2-Dihydroxy- ethyl)-4-[4-(4- trifluoromethoxy-
phenoxy)phenyl]- pyridine-2-carboxylic acid amide ##STR00233## 158
6-((S)-1,2-Dihydroxy- ethyl)-4-[4-(3- trifluoromethoxy-
phenoxy)phenyl]- pyridine-2-carboxylic acid amide ##STR00234## 159
4-((S)-1,2-Dihydroxy- ethyl)-6-[4-(4- trifluoromethoxy-
phenoxy)phenyl]- pyridine-2-carboxylic acid amide ##STR00235## 160
6-((S)-1,2-Dihydroxy- ethyl)-4-(4'-fluoro- biphenyl-4-yl)pyridine-
2-carboxylic acid amide ##STR00236## 161 4-((R)-1,2-Dihydroxy-
ethyl)-6-[4-(4- trifluoromethoxy- phenoxy)phenyl]-
pyridine-2-carboxylic acid amide ##STR00237## 162
6-((R)-1,2-Dihydroxy- ethyl)-4-(4'-fluoro- biphenyl-4-yl)pyridine-
2-carboxylic acid amide ##STR00238## 163 4-((S)-1,2-Dihydroxy-
ethyl)-6-[4-(3- trifluoromethoxy- phenoxy)phenyl]-
pyridine-2-carboxylic acid amide ##STR00239## 164
4-((R)-1,2-Dihydroxy- ethyl)-6-[4-(3- trifluoromethoxy-
phenoxy)phenyl]- pyridine-2-carboxylic acid amide ##STR00240##
165 (S)-2-((2-cyano-6-(4- (4- fluorophenoxy)phenyl) pyridin-4-
yl)amino)propanamide ##STR00241## 166 (S)-2-((4-cyano-6-(4- (4-
fluorophenoxy)phenyl) pyridin-2- yl)amino)propanamide ##STR00242##
167 (S)-4-((1-amino-1- oxopropan-2- yl)amino)-6-(4-(4-
fluorophenoxy)phenyl) picolinamide ##STR00243## 168
(S)-2-((2-((S)-1,2- dihydroxyethyl)-6-(4- (4- fluorophenoxy)phenyl)
pyridin-4- yl)amino)propanamide ##STR00244##
[0380] For the purpose of the present disclosure, the term "alkyl"
as used by itself or as part of another group refers to a straight-
or branched-chain aliphatic hydrocarbon containing one to twelve
carbon atoms (i.e., C.sub.1-12 alkyl) or the number of carbon atoms
designated (i.e., a C.sub.I alkyl such as methyl, a C.sub.2 alkyl
such as ethyl, a C.sub.3 alkyl such as propyl or isopropyl, etc.).
In one embodiment, the alkyl group is chosen from a straight chain
C.sub.1-10 alkyl group. In another embodiment, the alkyl group is
chosen from a branched chain C.sub.1-10 alkyl group. In another
embodiment, the alkyl group is chosen from a straight chain
C.sub.1-6 alkyl group. In another embodiment, the alkyl group is
chosen from a branched chain C.sub.1-6 alkyl group. In another
embodiment, the alkyl group is chosen from a straight chain
C.sub.1-4 alkyl group. In another embodiment, the alkyl group is
chosen from a branched chain C.sub.1-4 alkyl group. In another
embodiment, the alkyl group is chosen from a C.sub.2-4 alkyl group.
Non-limiting exemplary alkyl groups include methyl, ethyl, propyl,
isopropyl, butyl, sec-butyl, tert-butyl, iso-butyl, 3-pentyl,
hexyl, heptyl, octyl, nonyl, decyl, and the like. Non-limiting
exemplary C.sub.1-4 alkyl groups include methyl, ethyl, propyl,
isopropyl, butyl, sec-butyl, tert-butyl, and iso-butyl.
[0381] For the purpose of the present disclosure, the term
"optionally substituted alkyl" as used by itself or as part of
another group means that the alkyl as defined above is either
unsubstituted or substituted with one, two, or three substituents
independently chosen from nitro, haloalkoxy, aryloxy, aralkyloxy,
alkylthio, sulfonamido, alkylcarbonyl, arylcarbonyl, alkylsulfonyl,
arylsulfonyl, ureido, guanidino, carboxy, carboxyalkyl, cycloalkyl,
and the like. In one embodiment, the optionally substituted alkyl
is substituted with two substituents. In another embodiment, the
optionally substituted alkyl is substituted with one substituent.
Non-limiting exemplary optionally substituted alkyl groups include
--CH.sub.2CH.sub.2NO.sub.2, --CH.sub.2CH.sub.2CO.sub.2H,
--CH.sub.2CH.sub.2SO.sub.2CH.sub.3, --CH.sub.2CH.sub.2COPh, and the
like.
[0382] For the purpose of the present disclosure, the term
"cycloalkyl" as used by itself or as part of another group refers
to saturated and partially unsaturated (containing one or two
double bonds) cyclic aliphatic hydrocarbons containing one to three
rings having from three to twelve carbon atoms (i.e., C.sub.3-12
cycloalkyl) or the number of carbons designated. In one embodiment,
the cycloalkyl group has two rings. In one embodiment, the
cycloalkyl group has one ring. In another embodiment, the
cycloalkyl group is chosen from a C.sub.3-C.sub.8 cycloalkyl group.
In another embodiment, the cycloalkyl group is chosen from a
C.sub.3-C.sub.6 cycloalkyl group. Non-limiting exemplary cycloalkyl
groups include cyclopropyl, cyclobutyl, cyclopentyl, cyclohexyl,
cycloheptyl, cyclooctyl, norbornyl, decalin, adamantyl,
cyclohexenyl, and the like.
[0383] For the purpose of the present disclosure, the term
"optionally substituted cycloalkyl" as used by itself or as part of
another group means that the cycloalkyl as defined above is either
unsubstituted or substituted with one, two, or three substituents
independently chosen from halo, nitro, cyano, hydroxy, amino,
alkylamino, dialkylamino, haloalkyl, hydroxyalkyl, alkoxy,
haloalkoxy, aryloxy, aralkyloxy, alkylthio, carboxamido,
sulfonamido, alkylcarbonyl, arylcarbonyl, alkylsulfonyl,
arylsulfonyl, ureido, guanidino, carboxy, carboxyalkyl, alkyl,
cycloalkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, aryl, heteroaryl, heterocyclo,
alkoxyalkyl, (amino)alkyl, hydroxyalkylamino, (alkylamino)alkyl,
(dialkylamino)alkyl, (cyano)alkyl, (carboxamido)alkyl,
mercaptoalkyl, (heterocyclo)alkyl, and (heteroaryl)alkyl. In one
embodiment, the optionally substituted cycloalkyl is substituted
with two substituents. In another embodiment, the optionally
substituted cycloalkyl is substituted with one substituent.
Non-limiting exemplary optionally substituted cycloalkyl groups
include:
##STR00245##
[0384] For the purpose of the present disclosure, the term
"alkenyl" as used by itself or as part of another group refers to
an alkyl group as defined above containing one, two or three
carbon-to-carbon double bonds. In one embodiment, the alkenyl group
is chosen from a C.sub.2-12 alkenyl group. In one embodiment, the
alkenyl group is chosen from a C.sub.2-10 alkenyl group. In one
embodiment, the alkenyl group is chosen from a C.sub.2-6 alkenyl
group. In another embodiment, the alkenyl group is chosen from a
C.sub.2-4 alkenyl group. Non-limiting exemplary alkenyl groups
include ethenyl, propenyl, isopropenyl, butenyl, sec-butenyl,
pentenyl, hexenyl, heptenyl, octenyl, nonenyl, and the like.
[0385] For the purpose of the present disclosure, the term
"optionally substituted alkenyl" as used herein by itself or as
part of another group means the alkenyl as defined above is either
unsubstituted or substituted with one, two or three substituents
independently chosen from halo, nitro, cyano, hydroxy, amino,
alkylamino, dialkylamino, haloalkyl, hydroxyalkyl, alkoxy,
haloalkoxy, aryloxy, aralkyloxy, alkylthio, carboxamido,
sulfonamido, alkylcarbonyl, arylcarbonyl, alkylsulfonyl,
arylsulfonyl, ureido, guanidino, carboxy, carboxyalkyl, alkyl,
cycloalkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, aryl, heteroaryl, or heterocyclo.
[0386] For the purpose of the present disclosure, the term
"alkynyl" as used by itself or as part of another group refers to
an alkyl group as defined above containing one to three
carbon-to-carbon triple bonds. In one embodiment, the alkynyl has
one carbon-to-carbon triple bond. In one embodiment, the alkynyl
group is chosen from a C.sub.2-12 alkynyl group. In one embodiment,
the alkynyl group is chosen from a C.sub.2-10 alkynyl group. In one
embodiment, the alkynyl group is chosen from a C.sub.2-6 alkynyl
group. In another embodiment, the alkynyl group is chosen from a
C.sub.2-4 alkynyl group. Non-limiting exemplary alkynyl groups
include ethynyl, propynyl, butynyl, 2-butynyl, pentynyl, and
hexynyl groups.
[0387] For the purpose of the present disclosure, the term
"optionally substituted alkynyl" as used herein by itself or as
part of another group means the alkynyl as defined above is either
unsubstituted or substituted with one, two or three substituents
independently chosen from halo, nitro, cyano, hydroxy, amino,
alkylamino, dialkylamino, haloalkyl, hydroxyalkyl, alkoxy,
haloalkoxy, aryloxy, aralkyloxy, alkylthio, carboxamido,
sulfonamido, alkylcarbonyl, arylcarbonyl, alkylsulfonyl,
arylsulfonyl, ureido, guanidino, carboxy, carboxyalkyl, alkyl,
cycloalkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, aryl, heteroaryl, or heterocyclo.
[0388] For the purpose of the present disclosure, the term
"haloalkyl" as used by itself or as part of another group refers to
an alkyl group as defined above substituted by one or more
fluorine, chlorine, bromine and/or iodine atoms. In one embodiment,
the alkyl group is substituted by one, two, or three fluorine
and/or chlorine atoms. In another embodiment, the haloalkyl group
is chosen from a C.sub.1-4 haloalkyl group. Non-limiting exemplary
haloalkyl groups include fluoromethyl, difluoromethyl,
trifluoromethyl, pentafluoroethyl, 1,1-difluoroethyl,
2,2-difluoroethyl, 2,2,2-trifluoroethyl, 3,3,3-trifluoropropyl,
4,4,4-trifluorobutyl, and trichloromethyl groups.
[0389] For the purpose of the present disclosure, the term
"hydroxyalkyl" as used by itself or as part of another group refers
to an alkyl group as, defined above substituted with one or more,
e.g., one, two, or three, hydroxy groups. In one embodiment, the
hydroxyalkyl is a monohydroxyalkyl, i.e., substituted with one
hydroxy group. In another embodiment, the hydroxyalkyl is a
dihydroxyalkyl, i.e., substituted with two hydroxy groups. In
another embodiment, the hydroxyalkyl group is chosen from a
C.sub.1-4 hydroxyalkyl group. Non-limiting exemplary hydroxyalkyl
groups include hydroxymethyl, hydroxyethyl, hydroxypropyl and
hydroxybutyl groups, such as 1-hydroxyethyl, 2-hydroxyethyl,
1,2-dihydroxyethyl, 2-hydroxypropyl, 3-hydroxypropyl,
3-hydroxybutyl, 4-hydroxybutyl, 2-hydroxy-1-methylpropyl, and
1,3-dihydroxyprop-2-yl.
[0390] For the purpose of the present disclosure, the term "alkoxy"
as used by itself or as part of another group refers to an
optionally substituted alkyl, optionally substituted cycloalkyl,
optionally substituted alkenyl or optionally substituted alkynyl
attached to a terminal oxygen atom. In one embodiment, the alkoxy
group is chosen from a C.sub.1-4 alkoxy group. In another
embodiment, the alkoxy group is chosen from a C.sub.1-4 alkyl
attached to a terminal oxygen atom, e.g., methoxy, ethoxy, and
tert-butoxy.
[0391] For the purpose of the present disclosure, the term
"alkylthio" as used by itself or as part of another group refers to
a sulfur atom substituted by an optionally substituted alkyl group.
In one embodiment, the alkylthio group is chosen from a C.sub.1-4
alkylthio group. Non-limiting exemplary alkoxy groups include
--SCH.sub.3, and --SCH.sub.2CH.sub.3.
[0392] For the purpose of the present disclosure, the term
"alkoxyalkyl" as used by itself or as part of another group refers
to any of the above-mentioned alkyl groups substituted with any of
the above-mentioned alkoxy groups. Non-limiting exemplary
alkoxyalkyl groups include methoxymethyl, methoxyethyl,
methoxypropyl, methoxybutyl, ethoxymethyl, ethoxyethyl,
ethoxypropyl, ethoxybutyl, propoxymethyl, iso-propoxymethyl,
propoxyethyl, propoxypropyl, butoxymethyl, tert-butoxymethyl,
isobutoxymethyl, sec-butoxymethyl, and pentyloxymethyl.
[0393] For the purpose of the present disclosure, the term
"haloalkoxy" as used by itself or as part of another group refers
to a haloalkyl attached to a terminal oxygen atom. Non-limiting
exemplary haloalkoxy groups include fluoromethoxy, difluoromethoxy,
trifluoromethoxy, and 2,2,2-trifluoroethoxy.
[0394] For the purpose of the present disclosure, the term
"aryloxy" as used by itself or as part of another group refers to
an optionally substituted aryl attached to a terminal oxygen atom.
A non-limiting exemplary aryloxy group is PhO--.
[0395] For the purpose of the present disclosure, the term
"aralkyloxy" as used by itself or as part of another group refers
to an aralkyl group attached to a terminal oxygen atom. A
non-limiting exemplary aryloxy group is PhCH.sub.2O--.
[0396] For the purpose of the present disclosure, the term "aryl"
as used by itself or as part of another group refers to a
monocyclic or bicyclic aromatic ring system having from six to
fourteen carbon atoms (i.e., C.sub.6-C.sub.14 aryl). Non-limiting
exemplary aryl groups include phenyl (abbreviated as "Ph"),
naphthyl, phenanthryl, anthracyl, indenyl, azulenyl, biphenyl,
biphenylenyl, and fluorenyl groups. In one embodiment, the aryl
group is chosen from phenyl and naphthyl.
[0397] For the purpose of the present disclosure, the term
"optionally substituted aryl" as used herein by itself or as part
of another group means that the aryl as defined above is either
unsubstituted or substituted with one to five substituents
independently chosen from halo, nitro, cyano, hydroxy, amino,
alkylamino, dialkylamino, haloalkyl, hydroxyalkyl, alkoxy,
haloalkoxy, aryloxy, aralkyloxy, alkylthio, carboxamido,
sulfonamido, alkylcarbonyl, arylcarbonyl, alkylsulfonyl,
arylsulfonyl, ureido, guanidino, carboxy, carboxyalkyl, alkyl,
cycloalkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, aryl, heteroaryl, heterocyclo,
alkoxyalkyl, (amino)alkyl, hydroxyalkylamino, (alkylamino)alkyl,
(dialkylamino)alkyl, (cyano)alkyl, (carboxamido)alkyl,
mercaptoalkyl, (heterocyclo)alkyl, or (heteroaryl)alkyl. In one
embodiment, the optionally substituted aryl is an optionally
substituted phenyl. In one embodiment, the optionally substituted
phenyl has four substituents. In another embodiment, the optionally
substituted phenyl has three substituents. In another embodiment,
the optionally substituted phenyl has two substituents. In another
embodiment, the optionally substituted phenyl has one substituent.
Non-limiting exemplary substituted aryl groups include
2-methylphenyl, 2-methoxyphenyl, 2-fluorophenyl, 2-chlorophenyl,
2-bromophenyl, 3-methylphenyl, 3-methoxyphenyl, 3-fluorophenyl,
3-chlorophenyl, 4-methylphenyl, 4-ethylphenyl, 4-methoxyphenyl,
4-fluorophenyl, 4-chlorophenyl, 2,6-di-fluorophenyl,
2,6-di-chlorophenyl, 2-methyl, 3-methoxyphenyl, 2-ethyl,
3-methoxyphenyl, 3,4-di-methoxyphenyl, 3,5-di-fluorophenyl
3,5-di-methylphenyl and 3,5-dimethoxy, 4-methylphenyl,
2-fluoro-3-chlorophenyl, and 3-chloro-4-fluorophenyl. The term
optionally substituted aryl is meant to include groups having fused
optionally substituted cycloalkyl and fused optionally substituted
heterocyclo rings. Examples include
##STR00246##
[0398] For the purpose of the present disclosure, the term
"heteroaryl" or "heteroaromatic" refers to monocyclic and bicyclic
aromatic ring systems having 5 to 14 ring atoms (i.e.,
C.sub.5-C.sub.14 heteroaryl) and 1, 2, 3, or 4 heteroatoms
independently chosen from oxygen, nitrogen and sulfur. In one
embodiment, the heteroaryl has three heteroatoms. In another
embodiment, the heteroaryl has two heteroatoms. In another
embodiment, the heteroaryl has one heteroatom. In one embodiment,
the heteroaryl is a C.sub.5 heteroaryl. In another embodiment, the
heteroaryl is a C.sub.6 heteroaryl. Non-limiting exemplary
heteroaryl groups include thienyl, benzo[b]thienyl,
naphtho[2,3-b]thienyl, thianthrenyl, furyl, benzofuryl, pyranyl,
isobenzofuranyl, benzooxazonyl, chromenyl, xanthenyl, 2H-pyrrolyl,
pyrrolyl, imidazolyl, pyrazolyl, pyridyl, pyrazinyl, pyrimidinyl,
pyridazinyl, isoindolyl, 3H-indolyl, indolyl, indazolyl, purinyl,
isoquinolyl, quinolyl, phthalazinyl, naphthyridinyl, cinnolinyl,
quinazolinyl, pteridinyl, 4aH-carbazolyl, carbazolyl,
.beta.-carbolinyl, phenanthridinyl, acridinyl, pyrimidinyl,
phenanthrolinyl, phenazinyl, thiazolyl, isothiazolyl,
phenothiazolyl, isoxazolyl, furazanyl, and phenoxazinyl. In one
embodiment, the heteroaryl is chosen from thienyl (e.g., thien-2-yl
and thien-3-yl), furyl (e.g., 2-furyl and 3-furyl), pyrrolyl (e.g.,
1H-pyrrol-2-yl and 1H-pyrrol-3-yl), imidazolyl (e.g.,
2H-imidazol-2-yl and 2H-imidazol-4-yl), pyrazolyl (e.g.,
1H-pyrazol-3-yl, 1H-pyrazol-4-yl, and 1H-pyrazol-5-yl), pyridyl
(e.g., pyridin-2-yl, pyridin-3-yl, and pyridin-4-yl), pyrimidinyl
(e.g., pyrimidin-2-yl, pyrimidin-4-yl, pyrimidin-5-yl, and
pyrimidin-5-yl), thiazolyl (e.g., thiazol-2-yl, thiazol-4-yl, and
thiazol-5-yl), isothiazolyl (e.g., isothiazol-3-yl,
isothiazol-4-yl, and isothiazol-5-yl), oxazolyl (e.g., oxazol-2-yl,
oxazol-4-yl, and oxazol-5-yl) and isoxazolyl (e.g., isoxazol-3-yl,
isoxazol-4-yl, and isoxazol-5-yl). The term "heteroaryl" is also
meant to include possible N-oxides. Exemplary N-oxides include
pyridyl N-oxide and the like.
[0399] For the purpose of the present disclosure, the term
"optionally substituted heteroaryl" as used by itself or as part of
another group means that the heteroaryl as defined above is either
unsubstituted or substituted with one to four substituents, e.g.,
one or two substituents, independently chosen from halo, nitro,
cyano, hydroxy, amino, alkylamino, dialkylamino, haloalkyl,
hydroxyalkyl, alkoxy, haloalkoxy, aryloxy, aralkyloxy, alkylthio,
carboxamido, sulfonamido, alkylcarbonyl, arylcarbonyl,
alkylsulfonyl, arylsulfonyl, ureido, guanidino, carboxy,
carboxyalkyl, alkyl, cycloalkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, aryl,
heteroaryl, heterocyclo, alkoxyalkyl, (amino)alkyl,
hydroxyalkylamino, (alkylamino)alkyl, (dialkylamino)alkyl,
(cyano)alkyl, (carboxamido)alkyl, mercaptoalkyl,
(heterocyclo)alkyl, and (heteroaryl)alkyl. In one embodiment, the
optionally substituted heteroaryl has one substituent. In one
embodiment, the optionally substituted is an optionally substituted
pyridyl, i.e., 2-, 3-, or 4-pyridyl. Any available carbon or
nitrogen atom can be substituted. In another embodiment, the
optionally substituted heteroaryl is an optionally substituted
indole.
[0400] For the purpose of the present disclosure, the term
"heterocyclo" as used by itself or as part of another group refers
to saturated and partially unsaturated (containing one or two
double bonds) cyclic groups containing one to three rings having
from two to twelve carbon atoms (i.e., C.sub.2-C.sub.12
heterocyclo) and one or two oxygen, sulfur and/or nitrogen atoms.
The term "heterocyclo" is meant to include cyclic ureido groups
such as 2-imidazolidinone. In one embodiment, the heterocyclo group
is chosen from a 5- or 6-membered cyclic group containing one ring
and one or two oxygen and/or nitrogen atoms. The heterocyclo can be
optionally linked to the rest of the molecule through a carbon or
nitrogen atom. Non-limiting exemplary heterocyclo groups include
2-imidazolidinone, piperidinyl, morpholinyl, piperazinyl, and
pyrrolidinyl.
[0401] For the purpose of the present disclosure, term "optionally
substituted heterocyclo" as used herein by itself or part of
another group means the heterocyclo as defined above is either
unsubstituted or substituted with one to four substituents
independently selected from halo, nitro, cyano, hydroxy, amino,
alkylamino, dialkylamino, haloalkyl, hydroxyalkyl, alkoxy,
haloalkoxy, aryloxy, aralkyloxy, alkylthio, carboxamido,
sulfonamido, alkylcarbonyl, arylcarbonyl, alkylsulfonyl,
arylsulfonyl, ureido, guanidino, carboxy, carboxyalkyl, alkyl,
cycloalkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, aryl, heteroaryl, heterocyclo,
alkoxyalkyl, (amino)alkyl, hydroxyalkylamino, (alkylamino)alkyl,
(dialkylamino)alkyl, (cyano)alkyl, (carboxamido)alkyl,
mercaptoalkyl, (heterocyclo)alkyl, (heteroaryl)alkyl, and the like.
Substitution may occur on any available carbon or nitrogen atom. An
optionally substituted heterocyclo can be fused to an aryl group to
provide an optionally substituted aryl as described above. In one
embodiment, the optionally substituted heterocyclo is a substituted
piperazine. Non-limiting exemplary optionally substituted
heterocyclo groups include:
##STR00247##
[0402] For the purpose of the present disclosure, the term "amino"
as used by itself or as part of another group refers to
--NH.sub.2.
[0403] For the purpose of the present disclosure, the term
"(amino)alkyl" as used by itself or as part of another group refers
to any of the above-mentioned alkyl groups substituted with an
amino group. Non-limiting exemplary amino alkyl groups include
--CH.sub.2CH.sub.2NH.sub.2, --CH.sub.2CH.sub.2CH.sub.2NH.sub.2,
--CH.sub.2CH.sub.2CH.sub.2CH.sub.2NH.sub.2 and the like.
[0404] For the purpose of the present disclosure, the term
"diaminoalkyl" as used by itself or as part of another group refers
any of the above-mentioned alkyl groups substituted with two amino
groups.
[0405] For the purpose of the present disclosure, the term
"alkylamino" as used by itself or as part of another group refers
to --NHR.sup.26, wherein R.sup.26 is any alkyl group as "alkyl" is
defined above.
[0406] For the purpose of the present disclosure, the term
"dialkylamino" as used by itself or as part of another group refers
to --NR.sup.27aR.sup.27b wherein R.sup.27a and R.sup.27b are each
independently any alkyl group as "alkyl" is defined above.
[0407] For the purpose of the present disclosure, the term
"hydroxyalkylamino" as used by itself or as part of another group
refers to --NHR.sup.28, wherein R.sup.28 is any hydroxyalkyl group
as "hydroxyalkyl" is defined above.
[0408] For the purpose of the present disclosure, the term
"(alkylamino)alkyl" as used by itself or as part of another group
refers to any alkyl group as "alkylamino" is defined above.
[0409] For the purpose of the present disclosure, the term
"(dialkylamino)alkyl" as used by itself or as part of another group
refers to any alkyl group as "alkyl" is defined above substituted
by any dialkylamino group as "dialkylamino" is defined above.
[0410] For the purpose of the present disclosure, the term
"(cyano)alkyl" as used by itself or as part of another group refers
to any alkyl group as "alkyl" is defined above substituted with one
or more cyano, e.g., --CN, groups. Non-limiting exemplary
(cyano)alkyl groups include --CH.sub.2CH.sub.2CN,
--CH.sub.2CH.sub.2CH.sub.2CN, and
--CH.sub.2CH.sub.2CH.sub.2CH.sub.2CN.
[0411] For the purpose of the present disclosure, the term
"carboxamido" as used by itself or as part of another group refers
to a radical of formula --C(.dbd.O)NR.sup.33aR.sup.33b, wherein
R.sup.33a and R.sup.33b are each independently hydrogen, optionally
substituted alkyl, optionally substituted aryl, or optionally
substituted heteroaryl, or R.sup.33a and R.sup.33b taken together
with the nitrogen to which they are attached from a 3- to
8-membered heterocyclo group. In one embodiment, R.sup.33a and
R.sup.33b are each independently hydrogen or optionally substituted
alkyl. Non-limiting exemplary carboxamido groups include
--CONH.sub.2, --CON(H)CH.sub.3, CON(CH.sub.3).sub.2, and
CON(H)Ph.
[0412] For the purpose of the present disclosure, the term
"(carboxamido)alkyl" as used by itself or as part of another group
refers to any of the above-mentioned alkyl groups substituted with
a carboxamido group. Non-limiting exemplary (carboxamido)alkyl
groups include:
##STR00248##
[0413] For the purpose of the present disclosure, the term
"sulfonamido" as used by itself or as part of another group refers
to a radical of the formula --SO.sub.2NR.sup.34aR.sup.34b, wherein
R.sup.34a and R.sup.34b are each independently hydrogen, optionally
substituted alkyl, or optionally substituted aryl, or R.sup.34a and
R.sup.34b taken together with the nitrogen to which they are
attached from a 3- to 8-membered heterocyclo group Non-limiting
exemplary sulfonamido groups include --SO.sub.2NH.sub.2,
--SO.sub.2N(H)CH.sub.3, and --SO.sub.2N(H)Ph.
[0414] For the purpose of the present disclosure, the term
"alkylcarbonyl" as used by itself or as part of another group
refers to a carbonyl group, i.e., --C(.dbd.O)--, substituted by any
of the above-mentioned optionally substituted alkyl groups. A
non-limiting exemplary alkylcarbonyl group is --COCH.sub.3.
[0415] For the purpose of the present disclosure, the term
"arylcarbonyl" as used by itself or as part of another group refers
to a carbonyl group, i.e., --C(.dbd.O)--, substituted by any of the
above-mentioned optionally substituted aryl groups. A non-limiting
exemplary arylcarbonyl group is --COPh.
[0416] For the purpose of the present disclosure, the term
"alkylsulfonyl" as used by itself or as part of another group
refers to a sulfonyl group, i.e., --SO.sub.2, substituted by any of
the above-mentioned optionally substituted alkyl groups. A
non-limiting exemplary alkylsulfonyl group is
--SO.sub.2CH.sub.3.
[0417] For the purpose of the present disclosure, the term
"arylsulfonyl" as used by itself or as part of another group refers
to a sulfonyl group, i.e., --SO.sub.2, substituted by any of the
above-mentioned optionally substituted aryl groups. A non-limiting
exemplary arylsulfonyl group is --SO.sub.2Ph.
[0418] For the purpose of the present disclosure, the term
"mercaptoalkyl" as used by itself or as part of another group
refers to any of the above-mentioned alkyl groups substituted by a
--SH group.
[0419] For the purpose of the present disclosure, the term
"carboxy" as used by itself or as part of another group refers to a
radical of the formula --COOH.
[0420] For the purpose of the present disclosure, the term
"carboxyalkyl" as used by itself or as part of another group refers
to any of the above-mentioned alkyl groups substituted with a
--COOH. A non-limiting exemplary carboxyalkyl group is
--CH.sub.2CO.sub.2H.
[0421] For the purpose of the present disclosure, the term
"aralkyl" as used by itself or as part of another group refers to
any of the above-mentioned alkyl groups substituted with one, two,
or three optionally substituted aryl groups. In one embodiment, the
aralkyl group is a C.sub.1-4 alkyl substituted with one optionally
substituted aryl group. Non-limiting exemplary aralkyl groups
include benzyl and phenethyl.
[0422] For the purpose of the present disclosure, the term "ureido"
as used by itself or as part of another group refers to a radical
of the formula --NR.sup.29a--C(.dbd.O)--NR.sup.29bR.sup.29c,
wherein R.sup.29a is hydrogen, optionally substituted alkyl, or
optionally substituted aryl, and R.sup.29b and R.sup.29c are each
independently hydrogen, optionally substituted alkyl, or optionally
substituted aryl, or R.sup.29b and R.sup.29c taken together with
the nitrogen to which they are attached form a 4- to 8-membered
heterocyclo group. Non-limiting exemplary ureido groups include
--NH--C(C.dbd.O)--NH.sub.2 and NH--C(C.dbd.O)--NHCH.sub.3.
[0423] For the purpose of the present disclosure, the term
"guanidino" as used by itself or as part of another group refers to
a radical of the formula
--NR.sup.30a--C(.dbd.NR.sup.31)--NR.sup.30bR.sup.30c, wherein
R.sup.30a, R.sup.30b, and R.sup.30c are each independently
hydrogen, optionally substituted alkyl, or optionally substituted
aryl, and R.sup.31 is hydrogen, alkyl, cyano, alkylsulfonyl,
alkylcarbonyl, carboxamido, or sulfonamido. Non-limiting exemplary
guanidino groups include --NH--C(C.dbd.NH)--NH.sub.2,
--NH--C(C.dbd.NCN)--NH.sub.2, --NH--C(C.dbd.NH)--NHCH.sub.3 and the
like.
[0424] For the purpose of the present disclosure, the term "azido"
as used by itself or as part of another group refers to a radical
of the formula --N.sub.3.
[0425] For the purpose of the present disclosure, the term
"(heterocyclo)alkyl" as used by itself or as part of another group
refers to any of the above-mentioned alkyl groups substituted with
one, two, or three optionally substituted heterocyclo groups. In
one embodiment, the (heterocyclo)alkyl group is a C.sub.1-4 alkyl
substituted with one optionally substituted heterocyclo group.
Non-limiting exemplary (heterocyclo)alkyl groups include:
##STR00249##
[0426] For the purpose of the present disclosure, the term
"(heteroaryl)alkyl" as used by itself or as part of another group
refers to any of the above-mentioned alkyl groups substituted with
one, two, or three optionally substituted heteroaryl groups. In one
embodiment, the (heteroaryl)alkyl group is a C.sub.1-4 alkyl
substituted with one optionally substituted heteroaryl group.
Non-limiting exemplary (heteroaryl)alkyl groups include:
##STR00250##
[0427] For the purpose of the present disclosure, the term
"alkylcarbonylamino" as used by itself or as part of another group
refers to an alkylcarbonyl group attached to an amino nitrogen. A
non-limiting exemplary alkylcarbonylamino group is
--NHCOCH.sub.3.
[0428] For the purpose of the present disclosure, the group
--SO.sub.2NH-- is intended to connect A.sub.1 and A.sub.2 in either
direction, i.e., A.sub.1-SO.sub.2NH-A.sub.2- or
A.sub.1-NHSO.sub.2-A.sub.2-. Accordingly, in one embodiment, X is
--SO.sub.2NH--. In another embodiment, X is --NHSO.sub.2--.
[0429] The present invention disclosed herein is also meant to
encompass prodrugs of any of the disclosed compounds. As used
herein, prodrugs are considered to be any covalently bonded
carriers that release the active parent drug in vivo. In general,
such prodrugs will be functional derivatives of compounds of any of
Formulae I-XXXIII, which will be readily convertible in vivo, e.g.,
by being metabolized, into the required compound of Formulae
I-XXXIII. Conventional procedures for the selection and preparation
of suitable prodrug derivatives are described in, for example,
Design of Prodrugs, H. Bundgaard ed., Elsevier (1985); "Drug and
Enzyme Targeting, Part A," K. Widder et al. eds., Vol. 112 in
Methods in Enzymology, Academic Press (1985); Bundgaard, "Design
and Application of Prodrugs," Chapter 5 (pp. 113-191) in A Textbook
of Drug Design and Development, P. Krogsgaard-Larsen and H.
Bundgaard eds., Harwood Academic Publishers (1991); Bundgaard et
al., Adv. Drug Delivery Revs. 8:1-38 (1992); Bundgaard et al., J.
Pharmaceut. Sci. 77:285 (1988); and Kakeya et al., Chem. Pharm.
Bull. 32:692 (1984). Non-limiting examples of prodrugs include
esters or amides of compounds of any of Formulae I-XXXIII having
hydroxyalkyl or aminoalkyl as a substituent, and these can be
prepared by reacting such parent compounds with anhydrides such as
succinic anhydride.
[0430] The invention disclosed herein is also intended to encompass
any of the disclosed compounds being isotopically-labelled (i.e.,
radiolabeled) by having one or more atoms replaced by an atom
having a different atomic mass or mass number. Examples of isotopes
that can be incorporated into the disclosed compounds include
isotopes of hydrogen, carbon, nitrogen, oxygen, phosphorous,
fluorine and chlorine, such as .sup.2H, .sup.3H, .sup.11C,
.sup.13C, .sup.14C, .sup.15N, .sup.18O, .sup.17O, .sup.31P,
.sup.32P, .sup.35S, .sup.18F, and .sup.36Cl, respectively, and
preferably .sup.3H, .sup.11C, and .sup.14C. Isotopically-labeled
compounds of the present invention can be prepared by methods known
in the art.
[0431] The present invention is also directed to .sup.3H, .sup.11C,
or .sup.14C radiolabeled compounds of any of Formulae I-XXXIII, as
well as their pharmaceutically acceptable salts, prodrugs and
solvates, and the use of any such compounds as radioligands for
their ability to bind to the sodium channel. For example, one use
of the labeled compounds of the present invention is the
characterization of specific receptor binding. Another use of a
labeled compound of the present invention is an alternative to
animal testing for the evaluation of structure-activity
relationships. For example, the receptor assay can be performed at
a fixed concentration of a labeled compound of the invention and at
increasing concentrations of a test compound in a competition
assay. For example, a tritiated compound of any of Formulae
I-XXXIII can be prepared by introducing tritium into the particular
compound, for example, by catalytic dehalogenation with tritium.
This method may include reacting a suitably halogen-substituted
precursor of the compound with tritium gas in the presence of a
suitable catalyst, for example, Pd/C, in the presence or absence of
a base. Other suitable methods for preparing tritiated compounds
can be found in Filer, Isotopes in the Physical and Biomedical
Sciences, Vol. 1, Labeled Compounds (Part A), Chapter 6 (1987).
.sup.14C-labeled compounds can be prepared by employing starting
materials having a .sup.14C carbon.
[0432] Some of the compounds disclosed herein may contain one or
more asymmetric centers and may thus give rise to enantiomers,
diastereomers, and other stereoisomeric forms. The present
invention is meant to encompass the use of all such possible forms,
as well as their racemic and resolved forms and mixtures thereof.
The individual enantiomers can be separated according to methods
known in the art in view of the present disclosure. When the
compounds described herein contain olefinic double bonds or other
centers of geometric asymmetry, and unless specified otherwise, it
is intended that they include both E and Z geometric isomers. All
tautomers are intended to be encompassed by the present invention
as well.
[0433] As used herein, the term "stereoisomers" is a general term
for all isomers of individual molecules that differ only in the
orientation of their atoms in space. It includes enantiomers and
isomers of compounds with more than one chiral center that are not
mirror images of one another (diastereomers).
[0434] The term "chiral center" refers to a carbon atom to which
four different groups are attached.
[0435] The terms "enantiomer" and "enantiomeric" refer to a
molecule that cannot be superimposed on its mirror image and hence
is optically active wherein the enantiomer rotates the plane of
polarized light in one direction and its mirror image compound
rotates the plane of polarized light in the opposite direction.
[0436] The term "racemic" refers to a mixture of equal parts of
enantiomers and which mixture is optically inactive.
[0437] The term "resolution" refers to the separation or
concentration or depletion of one of the two enantiomeric forms of
a molecule.
[0438] The terms "a" and "an" refer to one or more.
[0439] The term "treat," "treating" or "treatment" is meant to
encompass administering to a subject a compound of the present
invention for the purposes of amelioration or cure, including
preemptive and palliative treatment.
[0440] The term "about," as used herein in connection with a
measured quantity, refers to the normal variations in that measured
quantity, as expected by the skilled artisan making the measurement
and exercising a level of care commensurate with the objective of
measurement and the precision of the measuring equipment.
[0441] The invention disclosed herein also encompasses the use of
salts of the disclosed compounds, including all non-toxic
pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof of the disclosed
compounds. Examples of pharmaceutically acceptable addition salts
include inorganic and organic acid addition salts and basic salts.
The pharmaceutically acceptable salts include, but are not limited
to, metal salts such as sodium salt, potassium salt, cesium salt
and the like; alkaline earth metals such as calcium salt, magnesium
salt and the like; organic amine salts such as triethylamine salt,
pyridine salt, picoline salt, ethanolamine salt, triethanolamine
salt, dicyclohexylamine salt, N,N'-dibenzylethylenediamine salt and
the like; inorganic acid salts such as hydrochloride, hydrobromide,
phosphate, sulphate and the like; organic acid salts such as
citrate, lactate, tartrate, maleate, fumarate, mandelate, acetate,
dichloroacetate, trifluoroacetate, oxalate, formate and the like;
sulfonates such as methanesulfonate, benzenesulfonate,
p-toluenesulfonate and the like; and amino acid salts such as
arginate, asparginate, glutamate and the like.
[0442] Acid addition salts can be formed by mixing a solution of
the particular compound of the present invention with a solution of
a pharmaceutically acceptable non-toxic acid such as hydrochloric
acid, fumaric acid, maleic acid, succinic acid, acetic acid, citric
acid, tartaric acid, carbonic acid, phosphoric acid, oxalic acid,
dichloroacetic acid, or the like. Basic salts can be formed by
mixing a solution of the compound of the present invention with a
solution of a pharmaceutically acceptable non-toxic base such as
sodium hydroxide, potassium hydroxide, choline hydroxide, sodium
carbonate and the like.
[0443] The invention disclosed herein is also meant to encompass
solvates of any of the disclosed compounds. Solvates typically do
not significantly alter the physiological activity or toxicity of
the compounds, and as such may function as pharmacological
equivalents. The term "solvate" as used herein is a combination,
physical association and/or solvation of a compound of the present
invention with a solvent molecule such as, e.g. a disolvate,
monosolvate or hemisolvate, where the ratio of solvent molecule to
compound of the present invention is 2:1, 1:1 or 1:2, respectively.
This physical association involves varying degrees of ionic and
covalent bonding, including hydrogen bonding. In certain instances,
the solvate can be isolated, such as when one or more solvent
molecules are incorporated into the crystal lattice of a
crystalline solid. Thus, "solvate" encompasses both solution-phase
and isolatable solvates. Compounds of any of Formulae I-XXXIII can
be present as solvated forms with a pharmaceutically acceptable
solvent, such as water, methanol, ethanol, and the like, and it is
intended that the invention includes both solvated and unsolvated
forms of compounds of any of Formulae I-XXXIII. One type of solvate
is a hydrate. A "hydrate" relates to a particular subgroup of
solvates where the solvent molecule is water. Solvates typically
can function as pharmacological equivalents. Preparation of
solvates is known in the art. See, for example, M. Caira et al., J.
Pharmaceut. Sci., 93(3):601-611 (2004), which describes the
preparation of solvates of fluconazole with ethyl acetate and with
water. Similar preparation of solvates, hemisolvates, hydrates, and
the like are described by E. C. van Tonder et al., AAPS Pharm. Sci.
Tech., 5(1): Article 12 (2004), and A. L. Bingham et al., Chem.
Commun.: 603-604 (2001). A typical, non-limiting, process of
preparing a solvate would involve dissolving a compound of any of
Formulae I-XXXIII in a desired solvent (organic, water, or a
mixture thereof) at temperatures above 20.degree. C. to about
25.degree. C., then cooling the solution at a rate sufficient to
form crystals, and isolating the crystals by known methods, e.g.,
filtration. Analytical techniques such as infrared spectroscopy can
be used to confirm the presence of the solvent in a crystal of the
solvate.
[0444] Since compounds of Formulae I-XXXIII are blockers of sodium
(Na.sup.+) channels, a number of diseases and conditions mediated
by sodium ion influx can be treated by employing these compounds.
The present invention is thus directed generally to a method for
treating a disorder responsive to the blockade of sodium channels
in an animal suffering from, or at risk of suffering from, said
disorder, said method comprising administering to the animal an
effective amount of a compound represented by any of defined
Formulae I-XXXIII, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, prodrug,
or solvate thereof.
[0445] The present invention is further directed to a method of
modulating sodium channels in an animal in need thereof, said
method comprising administering to the animal a
modulating-effective amount of at least one compound represented by
any of defined Formulae I-XXXIII, or a pharmaceutically acceptable
salt, prodrug, or solvate thereof.
[0446] More specifically, the present invention provides a method
of treating stroke, neuronal damage resulting from head trauma,
epilepsy, neuronal loss following global and focal ischemia, pain
(e.g., acute pain, chronic pain, which includes but is not limited
to neuropathic pain, postoperative pain, and inflammatory pain, or
surgical pain), a neurodegenerative disorder (e.g., Alzheimer's
disease, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), or Parkinson's
disease), migraine, manic depression, tinnitus, myotonia, a
movement disorder, or cardiac arrhythmia, or providing local
anesthesia. In one embodiment, the invention provides a method of
treating pain. In another embodiment, the type of pain is chronic
pain. In another embodiment, the type of pain is neuropathic pain.
In another embodiment, the type of pain is postoperative pain. In
another embodiment, the type of pain is inflammatory pain. In
another embodiment, the type of pain is surgical pain. In another
embodiment, the type of pain is acute pain. In another embodiment,
the treatment of pain (e.g., chronic pain, such as neuropathic
pain, postoperative pain, or inflammatory pain, acute pain or
surgical pain) is preemptive. In another embodiment, the treatment
of pain is palliative. In each instance, such method of treatment
requires administering to an animal in need of such treatment an
amount of a compound of the present invention that is
therapeutically effective in achieving said treatment. In one
embodiment, the amount of such compound is the amount that is
effective to block sodium channels in vivo.
[0447] Chronic pain includes, but is not limited to, inflammatory
pain, postoperative pain, cancer pain, osteoarthritis pain
associated with metastatic cancer, trigeminal neuralgia, acute
herpetic and postherpetic neuralgia, diabetic neuropathy,
causalgia, brachial plexus avulsion, occipital neuralgia, reflex
sympathetic dystrophy, fibromyalgia, gout, phantom limb pain, burn
pain, and other forms of neuralgia, neuropathic, and idiopathic
pain syndromes.
[0448] Chronic somatic pain generally results from inflammatory
responses to tissue injury such as nerve entrapment, surgical
procedures, cancer or arthritis (Brower, Nature Biotechnology 2000;
18: 387-391).
[0449] The inflammatory process is a complex series of biochemical
and cellular events activated in response to tissue injury or the
presence of foreign substances (Levine, Inflammatory Pain, In:
Textbook of Pain, Wall and Melzack eds., 3.sup.rd ed., 1994).
Inflammation often occurs at the site of injured tissue, or foreign
material, and contributes to the process of tissue repair and
healing. The cardinal signs of inflammation include erythema
(redness), heat, edema (swelling), pain and loss of function
(ibid.). The majority of patients with inflammatory pain do not
experience pain continually, but rather experience enhanced pain
when the inflamed site is moved or touched. Inflammatory pain
includes, but is not limited to, that associated with
osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.
[0450] Chronic neuropathic pain is a heterogenous disease state
with an unclear etiology. In chronic neuropathic pain, the pain can
be mediated by multiple mechanisms. This type of pain generally
arises from injury to the peripheral or central nervous tissue. The
syndromes include pain associated with spinal cord injury, multiple
sclerosis, post-herpetic neuralgia, trigeminal neuralgia, phantom
pain, causalgia, and reflex sympathetic dystrophy and lower back
pain. Chronic pain is different from acute pain in that patients
suffer the abnormal pain sensations that can be described as
spontaneous pain, continuous superficial burning and/or deep aching
pain. The pain can be evoked by heat-, cold-, and
mechano-hyperalgesia or by heat-, cold-, or mechano-allodynia.
[0451] Neuropathic pain can be caused by injury or infection of
peripheral sensory nerves. It includes, but is not limited to, pain
from peripheral nerve trauma, herpes virus infection, diabetes
mellitus, causalgia, plexus avulsion, neuroma, limb amputation, and
vasculitis. Neuropathic pain is also caused by nerve damage from
chronic alcoholism, human immunodeficiency virus infection,
hypothyroidism, uremia, or vitamin deficiencies. Stroke (spinal or
brain) and spinal cord injury can also induce neuropathic pain.
Cancer-related neuropathic pain results from tumor growth
compression of adjacent nerves, brain, or spinal cord. In addition,
cancer treatments, including chemotherapy and radiation therapy,
can also cause nerve injury. Neuropathic pain includes but is not
limited to pain caused by nerve injury such as, for example, the
pain from which diabetics suffer.
[0452] The present invention is also directed to the use of a
compound represented by any of defined Formulae I-XXXIII, or a
pharmaceutically acceptable salt, prodrug, or solvate thereof, in
the manufacture of a medicament for treating a disorder responsive
to the blockade of sodium channels (e.g., any of the disorders
listed above) in an animal suffering from said disorder.
[0453] The present invention is also directed to the use of a
compound represented by any of defined Formulae I-XXXIII, or a
pharmaceutically acceptable salt, prodrug, or solvate thereof, in
the manufacture of a medicament, in particular a medicament for
modulating sodium channels, in an animal in need thereof.
General Synthesis of Compounds
[0454] The compounds of the present invention are prepared using
methods known to those skilled in the art in view of this
disclosure. For example, compounds of Formulae XXV or XXVI, wherein
R.sup.5a and R.sup.5b are hydrogen, can be prepared according to
General Scheme 1.
##STR00251##
[0455] Compounds of Formula XXXII, wherein R.sup.5a and R.sup.5b
are hydrogen and E is hydroxyalkyl, can be prepared according to
General Scheme 2.
##STR00252##
[0456] Compounds of Formula XXVII, wherein t is 0 and R.sup.5a and
R.sup.5b are hydrogen, can be prepared according to General Scheme
3.
##STR00253##
[0457] Compounds of Formulae XXI or XXII, wherein E is hydrogen and
A.sup.1 is optionally substituted aryl or optionally substituted
heteroaryl, can be prepared according to General Scheme 4.
##STR00254##
Testing of Compounds
[0458] Compounds of the present invention were assessed by sodium
mobilization and/or electrophysiological assays for sodium channel
blocker activity. One aspect of the present invention is based on
the use of the compounds herein described as sodium channel
blockers. Based upon this property, compounds of the invention are
considered useful in treating a condition or disorder responsive to
the blockade of sodium ion channels, e.g., stroke, neuronal damage
resulting from head trauma, epilepsy, seizures, general epilepsy
with febrile seizures, severe myoclonic epilepsy in infancy,
neuronal loss following global and focal ischemia, migraine,
familial primary erythromelalgia, paroxysmal extreme pain disorder,
cerebellar atrophy, ataxia, dystonia, tremor, mental retardation,
autism, a neurodegenerative disorder (e.g., Alzheimer's disease,
amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), or Parkinson's disease), manic
depression, tinnitus, myotonia, a movement disorder, cardiac
arrhythmia, or providing local anesthesia. Compounds of the
Invention are also expected to be effective in treating pain, e.g.,
acute pain, chronic pain, which includes but is not limited to,
neuropathic pain, postoperative pain, and inflammatory pain, or
surgical pain.
[0459] More specifically, the present invention is directed to
compounds of Formulae I-XXXIII that are blockers of sodium
channels. According to the present invention, those compounds
having useful sodium channel blocking properties exhibit an
IC.sub.50 for Na.sub.v1.1, Na.sub.v1.2, Na.sub.v1.3, Na.sub.v1.4,
Na.sub.v1.5, Na.sub.v1.6, Na.sub.v1.7, Na.sub.v1.8, and/or
Na.sub.v1.9 of about 100 .mu.M or less, e.g., about 50 .mu.M or
less, about 10 .mu.M or less, about 5 .mu.M or less, or about 1
.mu.M or less, in sodium mobilization and/or electrophysiological
assays. In certain embodiments, Compounds of the Invention exhibit
an IC.sub.50 for Na.sub.v1.7 of 100 .mu.M or less, about 50 .mu.M
or less, about 10 .mu.M or less, about 5 .mu.M or less, about 1
.mu.M or less, about 0.5 .mu.M or less, or about 0.1 .mu.M or less.
Compounds of the Invention can be tested for their Na.sup.+ channel
blocking activity using methods known in the art and by the
following fluorescence imaging and electrophysiological in vitro
assays and/or in vivo assays.
In Vitro Assay Protocols
FLIPR.RTM. Assays
[0460] Recombinant Na.sub.v1.7 Cell Line:
[0461] In vitro assays were performed in a recombinant cell line
expressing cDNA encoding the alpha subunit (Na.sub.v1.7, SCN9a,
PN1, NE) of human Na.sub.v1.7 (Accession No. NM.sub.--002977). The
cell line was provided by investigators at Yale University (Cummins
et al, J. Neurosci. 18(23): 9607-9619 (1998)). For dominant
selection of the Na.sub.v1.7-expressing clones, the expression
plasmid co-expressed the neomycin resistance gene. The cell line
was constructed in the human embryonic kidney cell line, HEK293,
under the influence of the CMV major late promoter, and stable
clones were selected using limiting dilution cloning and antibiotic
selection using the neomycin analogue, G418. Recombinant beta and
gamma subunits were not introduced into this cell line. Additional
cell lines expressing recombinant Na.sub.v1.7 cloned from other
species can also be used, alone or in combination with various beta
subunits, gamma subunits or chaperones.
[0462] Non-Recombinant Cell Lines Expressing Native
Na.sub.v1.7:
[0463] Alternatively, in vitro assays can be performed in a cell
line expressing native, non-recombinant Na.sub.v1.7, such as the
ND7 mouse neuroblastoma X rat dorsal root ganglion (DRG) hybrid
cell line ND7/23, available from the European Cell Culture
Collection (Cat. No. 92090903, Salisbury, Wiltshire, United
Kingdom). The assays can also be performed in other cell lines
expressing native, non-recombinant Na.sub.v1.7, from various
species, or in cultures of fresh or preserved sensory neurons, such
as dorsal root ganglion (DRG) cells, isolated from various species.
Primary screens or counter-screens of other voltage-gated sodium
channels can also be performed, and the cell lines can be
constructed using methods known in the art, purchased from
collaborators or commercial establishments, and they can express
either recombinant or native channels. The primary counter-screen
is for one of the central neuronal sodium channels, Na.sub.v1.2
(rBIIa), expressed in HEK293 host cells (Ilyin et al., Br. J.
Pharmacol. 144:801-812 (2005)). Pharmacological profiling for these
counter-screens is carried out under conditions similar to the
primary or alternative Na.sub.v1.7 assays described below.
[0464] Cell Maintenance:
[0465] Unless otherwise noted, cell culture reagents were purchased
from Mediatech of Herndon, Va. The recombinant Na.sub.v1.7/HEK293
cells were routinely cultured in growth medium consisting of
Dulbecco's minimum essential medium containing 10% fetal bovine
serum (FBS, Hyclone, Thermo Fisher Scientific, Logan, Utah), 100
U/mL penicillin, 100 .mu.g/mL streptomycin, 2-4 mM L-glutamine, and
500 mg/mL G418. For natural, non-recombinant cell lines, the
selective antibiotic was omitted, and additional media formulations
can be applied as needed.
[0466] Assay Buffer:
[0467] The assay buffer was formulated by removing 120 mL from a 1
L bottle of fresh, sterile dH.sub.2O (Mediatech, Herndon, Va.) and
adding 100 mL of 10.times.HBSS that does not contain Ca.sup.++ or
Mg.sup.++ (Gibco, Invitrogen, Grand Island, N.Y.) followed by 20 mL
of 1.0 M Hepes, pH 7.3 (Fisher Scientific, BP299-100). The final
buffer consisted of 20 mM Hepes, pH 7.3, 1.261 mM CaCl.sub.2, 0.493
mM MgCl.sub.2, 0.407 mM Mg(SO).sub.4, 5.33 mM KCl, 0.441 mM
KH.sub.2PO.sub.4, 137 mM NaCl, 0.336 mM Na.sub.2HPO4 and 0.556 mM
D-glucose (Hanks et al., Proc. Soc. Exp. Biol. Med. 71:196 (1949)),
and the simple formulation was typically the basic buffer
throughout the assay (i.e., all wash and addition steps).
[0468] CoroNa.TM. Green AM Na.sup.+ Dye for Primary Fluorescence
Assay:
[0469] The fluorescence indicator used in the primary fluorescence
assay was the cell permeant version of CoroNa.TM. Green
(Invitrogen, Molecular Probes, Eugene, Oreg.), a dye that emits
light in the fluorescence range (Harootunian et al., J. Biol. Chem.
264(32):19458-19467 (1989)). The intensity of this emission, but
not the wavelength range, is increased when the dye is exposed to
Na.sup.+ ions, which it can bind with partial selectivity. Cells
expressing Na.sub.v1.7 or other sodium channels were loaded with
the CoroNa.TM. Green dye immediately in advance of the fluorescence
assay, and then, after agonist stimulation, the mobilization of
Na.sup.+ ions was detected as the Na.sup.+ ions flowed from the
extracellular fluid into the cytoplasm through the activated sodium
channel pores. The dye was stored in the dark as a lyophilized
powder, and then an aliquot was dissolved immediately before the
cell loading procedure, according to the instructions of the
manufacturer to a stock concentration of 10 mM in DMSO. It was then
diluted in the assay buffer to a 4.times. concentrated working
solution, so that the final concentration of dye in the cell
loading buffer was 5 .mu.M.
[0470] Membrane Potential Dye for Alternative Fluorescence
Assays:
[0471] A fluorescence indicator that can be used in alternative
fluorescence assays is the blue version membrane potential dye
(MDS, Molecular Devices, Sunnyvale, Calif.), a dye that detects
changes in molecules following a change in membrane potential. An
increase in fluorescence is expected if agonist stimulation
provokes a change in membrane potential. Cells expressing
Na.sub.v1.7 or other sodium channels are incubated with the
membrane potential dye 30-60 minutes before the fluorescence assay.
In the case of the KCl pre-stimulation version of the assay, the
dye and all other components are washed out immediately before the
assay, and the dye is then replaced. In the version lacking KCl
pre-stimulation, the dye remains on the cells and is not washed out
or replaced. The dye is stored in the dark as a lyophilized powder,
and then an aliquot dissolved in assay buffer to form a
20.times.-concentrated stock solution that can be used for several
weeks.
[0472] Agonists:
[0473] In the fluorescence assays, two agonists were used in
combination, namely 1) veratridine; and 2) the venom from the
yellow scorpion, Leiurus quinquestriatus hebraeus. Veratridine is
an alkaloid small molecule that facilitates the capture of channel
openings by inhibiting inactivation, and the scorpion venom is a
natural preparation that includes peptide toxins selective for
different subsets of voltage-gated sodium channels. These scorpion
toxins inhibit the fast inactivation of their cognate target
channels. Stock solutions of the agonists were prepared to 40 mM in
DMSO (veratridine) and 1 mg/mL in dH.sub.2O (scorpion venom), and
then diluted to make a 4.times. or 2.times. stock (depending on the
particular assay) in assay buffer, the final concentration being
100 .mu.M (veratridine) and 10 .mu.g/mL (scorpion venom). Both of
the agonists were purchased from Sigma Aldrich, St. Louis, Mo.
[0474] Test Compounds:
[0475] Test compounds were dissolved in DMSO to yield 10 mM stock
solutions. The stock solutions were further diluted using
[0476] DMSO in 1:3 serial dilution steps with 10 points (10,000
.mu.M, 3,333 .mu.M, 1,111 .mu.M, 370 .mu.M, 123 .mu.M, 41 .mu.M, 14
.mu.M, 4.6 .mu.M, 1.5 .mu.M and 0.5 .mu.M). The stock solutions
were further diluted in assay buffer (1:125) as 4.times. stock
serial dilutions with a DMSO concentration of 0.8% (final [DMSO],
in the assay, from the compounds component=0.2%), so that the
compounds' final concentrations in the assay were 20 .mu.M, 6.7
.mu.M, 2.2 .mu.M, 0.74 .mu.M, 0.25 .mu.M and 0.08 .mu.M, 0.03
.mu.M, 0.01 .mu.M, 0.003 .mu.M and 0.001 .mu.M. If a particular
test article appeared to be especially potent, then the
concentration curve was adjusted, e.g., to 10-fold lower
concentrations, in order to perform the dose-response in a more
relevant concentration range. Compound dilutions were added during
the dye-loading and pre-stimulation step, and then again during the
fluorescence assay, early in the kinetic read. Compound dilutions
were added in duplicate rows across the middle 80 wells of the
96-well plate, whereas the fully stimulated and the fully inhibited
controls (positive and negative) were located in the top 4 side
wells and the bottom 4 side wells, respectively, on the left and
right sides of the assay plate.
[0477] Data Analysis:
[0478] The data were analyzed according to methods known to those
skilled in the art or using the GraphPad.RTM. Prism 4.0 Program
(available from GraphPad Software, San Diego, Calif.) to determine
the IC.sub.50 value for the test article. At least one standard
reference compound was evaluated during each experiment.
[0479] FLIPR.RTM. or FLIPR.sup.TETRA.RTM. Sodium Dye Assay with KCl
and Test Article Pre-Incubation:
[0480] Cells were prepared by plating the recombinant HEK293 cells
or other host cells expressing either recombinant or
non-recombinant, native, Na.sub.v1.7 alpha subunit, alone or in
combination with various beta and gamma subunits at a density of
.about.40,000 cells/well into a 96-well black, clear-bottom,
PDL-coated plate. The assay can be adapted to 384-well or
1,536-well format, if desired, using proportionately less cells and
media. The plate was then incubated in growth media, with or
without selective antibiotic, overnight at 37.degree. C. at 5%
CO.sub.2, 95% humidity, in preparation for the assay. For
counter-screens of other voltage-gated sodium channels, the
procedure was very similar, though optimal densities of cells,
media and subsequent assay components can be fine-tuned for the
particular cell line or isoform.
[0481] The next day, at the start of the assay, the media was
flicked from the cells and the wells were washed once with 50
.mu.l/well assay buffer (1.times. Hank's balanced salt solution
without sodium bicarbonate or phenol red, 20 mM Hepes, pH 7.3) and
then pre-incubated with the test articles, CoroNa.TM. Green AM
sodium dye (for cell loading) and KCl for re-polarization and
synchronization of the channels in the entire population of cells.
For this dye-loading and pre-stimulation step, the components were
added as follows, immediately after the wash step: 1) first, the
compound dilutions and controls were added as 4.times. concentrates
in assay buffer at 50 .mu.L/well; 2) CoroNa.TM. Green AM dye was
diluted from the stock solution to 20 .mu.M in assay buffer
(4.times. concentrate) and added to the plate at 50 .mu.L/well; and
3) finally, a solution of 180 mM KCl (2.times.) was prepared by
diluting a 2M stock solution into assay buffer and the solution was
added to the cells at 100 .mu.l/well. The cells were incubated at
25.degree. C. in the dark for 30 min. before their fluorescence was
measured.
[0482] The plates containing dye-loaded cells were then flicked to
remove the pre-incubation components and washed once with 100
.mu.L/well assay buffer. A 100 .mu.L/well aliquot of assay buffer
was added back to the plate, and the real-time assay was commenced.
The fluorescence of cells was measured using a fluorescence plate
reader (FLIPR.sup.TETRA.RTM. or FLIPR384.RTM., MDS, Molecular
Devices, Sunnyvale, Calif.) Samples were excited by either a laser
or a PMT light source (Excitation wavelength=470-495 nM) and the
emissions are filtered (Emission wavelength=515-575 nM). The
additions of compound and the channel activators in this
cell-based, medium-to-high throughput assay were performed on the
fluorescence plate reader and the results (expressed as relative
fluorescence units) were captured by means of camera shots every
1-3 sec., then displayed in real-time and stored. Generally, there
was a 15 sec. base line, with camera shots taken every 1.5 sec.,
then the test compounds were added, then another 120 sec. baseline
was conducted, with camera shots taken every 3 sec.; and finally,
the agonist solution (containing veratridine and scorpion venom)
was added. The amplitude of fluorescence increase, resulting from
the binding of Na.sup.+ ions to the CoroNa.TM. Green dye, was
captured for .about.180 sec. thereafter. Results were expressed in
relative fluorescence units (RFU) and can be determined by using
the maximum signal during the latter part of the stimulation; or
the maximum minus the minimum during the whole agonist stimulation
period; or by taking the area under the curve for the whole
stimulation period.
[0483] The assay can be performed as a screening assay as well with
the test articles present in standard amounts (e.g., 10 .mu.M) in
only one or two wells of a multi-well plate during the primary
screen. Hits in this screen were typically profiled more
exhaustively (multiple times), subjected to dose-response or
competition assays and tested in counter screens against other
voltage-gate sodium channels or other biologically relevant target
molecules.
[0484] FLIPR.RTM. or FLIPR.sup.TETRA.RTM. Membrane Potential Assay
with KCl and Test Article Pre-Incubation:
[0485] Cells are prepared by plating the recombinant HEK293 cells
or other host cells expressing either recombinant or
non-recombinant, native, Na.sub.v1.7 alpha subunit, alone or in
combination with various beta and gamma subunits at a density of
.about.40,000 cells/well into a 96-well black, clear-bottom,
PDL-coated plate. The assay can be adapted to 384-well or
1,536-well format, if desired, using proportionately less cells and
media. The plate is then incubated in growth media, with or without
selective antibiotic, overnight at 37.degree. C. at 5% CO.sub.2,
95% humidity, in preparation for the assay (see, e.g., Benjamin et.
al., J. Biomol. Screen 10(4):365-373 (2005)). For screens and
counter-screens of other voltage-gated sodium channels, the assay
protocol is similar, though optimal densities of cells, media and
subsequent assay components can be fine-tuned for the particular
cell line or sodium channel isoform being tested.
[0486] The next day, at the start of the assay, the media is
flicked from the cells and the wells are washed once with 50
.mu.L/well assay buffer (1.times. Hank's balanced salt solution
without sodium bicarbonate or phenol red, 20 mM Hepes, pH 7.3) and
then pre-incubated with the test articles, the membrane potential
dye (for cell loading), and the KCl for re-polarization and
synchronization of the channels in the entire population of cells.
For this dye-loading and pre-stimulation step, the components are
added as follows, immediately after the wash step: 1) first, the
compound dilutions and controls are added as 4.times. concentrates
in assay buffer at 50 .mu.L/well; 2) membrane potential dye is
diluted from the stock solution in assay buffer (4.times.
concentrate) and added to the plate at 50 .mu.L/well; and 3)
finally, a solution of 180 mM KCl (2.times.) is prepared by
diluting a 2M stock solution into assay buffer and the solution
added to the cells at 100 .mu.L/well. The cells are incubated at
37.degree. C. in the dark for 30-60 min. before their fluorescence
is measured.
[0487] The plates containing dye-loaded cells are then flicked to
remove the pre-incubation components and washed once with 50
.mu.L/well assay buffer. A 50 .mu.L/well aliquot of membrane
potential dye is added back to the plate, and the real-time assay
is commenced. The fluorescence of cells is measured using a
fluorescence plate reader (FLIPR.sup.TETRA.RTM. or FLIPR384.RTM.,
MDS, Molecular Devices, Sunnyvale, Calif.). Samples are excited by
either a laser or a PMT light source (Excitation wavelength=510-545
nM) and the emissions are filtered (Emission wavelength=565-625
nM). The additions of the compounds (first) and then the channel
activators (later) in this are performed on the fluorescence plate
reader and the results, expressed as relative fluorescence units
(RFU), are captured by means of camera shots every 1-3 sec., then
displayed in real-time and stored. Generally, there is a 15 sec.
base line, with camera shots taken every 1.5 sec., then the test
compounds are added, then another 120 sec. baseline is conducted,
with camera shots taken every 3 sec.; and finally, the agonist
solution (containing veratridine and scorpion venom) is added. The
amplitude of fluorescence increase, resulting from the detection of
membrane potential change, is captured for .about.120 sec.
thereafter. Results are expressed in relative fluorescence units
(RFU) and can be determined by using the maximum signal during the
latter part of the stimulation; or the maximum minus the minimum
during the whole stimulation period; or by taking the area under
the curve for the whole stimulation period.
[0488] The assay can be performed as a screening assay as well with
the test articles present in standard amounts (e.g., 10 .mu.M) in
only one or two wells of a multi-well plate during the primary
screen. Hits in this screen are typically profiled more
exhaustively (multiple times), subjected to dose-response or
competition assays and tested in counter screens against other
voltage-gate sodium channels or other biologically relevant target
molecules.
[0489] FLIPR.RTM. or FLIPR.sup.TETRA.RTM. Sodium Dye Assay without
KCl and Test Article Pre-Incubation:
[0490] Cells are prepared by plating the recombinant HEK293 cells
or other host cells expressing either recombinant or
non-recombinant, native, Na.sub.v1.7 alpha subunit, alone or in
combination with various beta and gamma subunits at a density of
.about.40,000 cells/well into a 96-well black, clear-bottom,
PDL-coated plate. The assay can be adapted to 384-well or
1,536-well format, if desired, using proportionately less cells and
media. The plate is then incubated in growth media, with or without
selective antibiotic, overnight at 37.degree. C. at 5% CO.sub.2,
95% humidity, in preparation for the assay. For counter-screens of
other voltage-gated sodium channels, the procedure is very similar,
though optimal densities of cells, media and subsequent assay
components can be fine-tuned for the particular cell line or
isoform.
[0491] The next day, at the start of the assay, the media is
flicked from the cells and the wells washed once with 50 .mu.L/well
assay buffer (1.times. Hank's balanced salt solution without sodium
bicarbonate or phenol red, 20 mM Hepes, pH 7.3). Membrane potential
dye is then added to each well of the 96-well plate (50
.mu.L/well), from a freshly diluted sample of the stock (now at
4.times. concentration) in the assay buffer. The cells are
incubated at 37.degree. C. in the dark for 30-60 min. before their
fluorescence is measured.
[0492] In this standard membrane potential assay, the 96-well plate
containing dye-loaded cells is then loaded directly onto the plate
reader without aspirating the dye solution and without any further
washing of the cells. The fluorescence of cells is measured using a
fluorescence plate reader (FLIPR.sup.TETRA.RTM. or FLIPR384.RTM.,
MDS, Molecular Devices, Sunnyvale, Calif.). Samples are excited by
either a laser or a PMT light source (Excitation wavelength=510-545
nM) and the emissions are filtered (Emission wavelength=565-625
nM). The additions of the compounds (first, 50 .mu.L/well from a
4.times. stock plate) and then the channel activators (later, 100
.mu.L/well from a 2.times. stock solution) in this kinetic assay
are performed on the fluorescence plate reader and the results,
expressed as relative fluorescence units (RFU), are captured by
means of camera shots every 1-3 sec., then displayed in real-time
and stored. Generally, there is a 15 sec. base line, with camera
shots taken every 1.5 sec., then the test compounds are added, then
another 120 sec. baseline is conducted, with camera shots taken
every. 3 sec.; and finally, the agonist solution (containing
veratridine and scorpion venom) is added. The amplitude of
fluorescence increase, resulting from the detection of membrane
potential change, is captured for .about.120 sec. thereafter.
Results are expressed in relative fluorescence units (RFU) and can
be determined by using the maximum signal during the latter part of
the stimulation; or the maximum minus the minimum during the whole
stimulation period; or by taking the area under the curve for the
whole stimulation period.
[0493] The assay can be performed as a screening assay as well,
with the test articles present in standard amounts (e.g. 10 .mu.M)
in only one or two wells of a multi-well plate during the primary
screen. Hits in this screen are typically profiled more
exhaustively (multiple times), subjected to dose-response or
competition assays and tested in counter screens against other
voltage-gate sodium channels or other biologically relevant target
molecules.
Electrophysiology Assay
[0494] Cells:
[0495] The hNa.sub.v1.7 expressing HEK-293 cells were plated on 35
mm culture dishes pre-coated with poly-D-lysine in standard DMEM
culture media (Mediatech, Inc., Herndon, Va.) and incubated in a 5%
CO.sub.2 incubator at 37.degree. C. Cultured cells were used
approximately 12-48 hours after plating.
[0496] Electrophysiology:
[0497] On the day of experimentation, the 35 mm dish was placed on
the stage of an inverted microscope equipped with a perfusion
system that continuously perfuses the culture dish with fresh
recording media. A gravity driven superfusion system was used to
apply test solutions directly to the cell under evaluation. This
system consists of an array of glass pipette glass connected to a
motorized horizontal translator. The outlet of the shooter was
positioned approximately 100 .mu.m from the cell of interest.
[0498] Whole cell currents were recorded using the whole-cell patch
clamp configuration using an Axopatch 200B amplifier (Axon
Instruments, Foster City Calif.), 1322A A/D converter (Axon
Instruments) and pClamp software (v. 8; Axon Instruments) and
stored on a personal computer. Gigaseals were formed and the
whole-cell configuration was established in voltage clamp mode, and
membrane currents generated by hNa.sub.v1.7 were recorded in
gap-free mode. Borosilicate glass pipettes have resistance values
between 1.5 and 2.0 M.OMEGA. when filled with pipette solution and
series resistance (<5 M.OMEGA.) was compensated 75-80%. Signals
were sampled at 50 kHz and low pass filtered at 3 kHz.
[0499] Voltage Protocols:
[0500] After establishing the whole-cell configuration in voltage
clamp mode, two voltage protocols were run to establish: 1) the
holding potential; and 2) the test potential for each cell.
[0501] Resting Block:
[0502] To determine a membrane potential at which the majority of
channels are in the resting state, a standard steady-state
inactivation (SSIN) protocol was run using 100 ms
prepulses.times.10 mV depolarizing steps. The holding potential for
testing resting block (Vh.sub.1) was 20 mV more hyperpolarized than
the first potential where inactivation was observed with the
inactivation protocol.
[0503] From this holding potential a standard I-V protocol was run
to determine the potential at which the maximal current (Imax) is
elicited. This potential was the test potential (Vt).
[0504] The compound testing protocol was a series of 10 ms
depolarizations from the Vh.sub.1 (determined from the SSIN) to the
Vt (determined from the I-V protocol) repeated every 10-15 seconds.
After a stable baseline was established, a high concentration of a
test compound (highest concentration solubility permits or that
which provides .about.50% block) was applied and block of the
current assessed. Washout of the compound was attempted by
superfusing with control solution once steady-state block was
observed. The fractional response was calculated as follows:
FR=I(after drug)/I(control),
where I is the peak current amplitude and was used for estimating
resting block dissociation constant, K.sub.r:
K.sub.r=[drug]*{FR/(1-FR)},
where [drug] is the concentration of a drug.
[0505] Block of Inactivated Channels:
[0506] To assess the block of inactivated channels the holding
potential was depolarized such that 20-50% of the current amplitude
was reduced when pulsed to the same Vt as above. The magnitude of
this depolarization depends upon the initial current amplitude and
the rate of current loss due to slow inactivation. This was the
second holding potential (Vh.sub.2). The current reduction was
recorded to determine the fraction of available channels at this
potential (h).
h=I @ Vh.sub.2/Imax.
[0507] At this membrane voltage a proportion of channels was in the
inactivated state, and thus inhibition by a blocker includes
interaction with both resting and inactivated channels.
[0508] To determine the potency of the test compound on inactivated
channels, a series of currents were elicited by 10 ms voltage steps
from Vh.sub.2 to Vt every 10-15 seconds. After establishing a
stable baseline, the low concentration of the compound was applied.
Multiple cumulative concentrations may have to be applied to
identify a concentration that will block between 40-60% of the
current. Washout will be attempted to re-establish baseline.
Fractional responses were measured with respect to a projected
baseline to determine K.sub.app.
K.sub.app=[drug]{FR/(1-FR)},
where [drug] is the concentration of a drug.
[0509] This K.sub.app value, along with the calculated K.sub.r and
h values, were used to calculate the affinity of the compound for
the inactivated channels (K.sub.i) using the following
equation:
K.sub.i=(1-h)/((1/K.sub.app)-(h/K.sub.r)).
[0510] In the alternative, the voltage clamp protocol to examine
hNa.sub.v1.7 currents was as follows. First, the standard
current-voltage relationship was tested by pulsing the cell from
the holding voltage (V.sub.h) of -120 mV by a series of 5 msec long
square-shaped test pulses incrementing in +10 mV steps over the
membrane voltage range of -90 mV to +60 mV at the pace of
stimulation of 0.5 Hz. This procedure determines the voltage that
elicits the maximal current (V.sub.max). Second, V.sub.h was re-set
to -120 mV and a steady-state inactivation (SSIN) curve was taken
by the standard double-pulse protocol: 100 ms depolarizing
pre-pulse was incremented in steps of +10 mV (voltage range from
-90 mV to 0 mV) immediately followed by the 5 ms long test pulse to
-10 mV at the pace of stimulation of 0.2 Hz. This procedure
determines the voltage of full inactivation (V.sub.full). Third,
the cell was repeatedly stimulated with the following protocol,
first in the absence of the test compound then in its presence. The
protocol consisted of depolarizing the cell from the holding
potential of -120 mV to the V.sub.full value for 4.5 seconds then
repolarizing the cell to the holding potential for 10 ms before
applying the test pulse to the V.sub.max for 5 ms. The amount of
inhibition produced by the test compound was determined by
comparing the current amplitude elicited by the test pulse in the
absence and presence of the compound.
[0511] Solutions and Chemicals:
[0512] For electrophysiological recordings the external solution
was either standard, DMEM supplemented with 10 mM HEPES (pH
adjusted to 7.34 with NaOH and the osmolarity adjusted to 320) or
Tyrodes salt solution (Sigma, USA) supplemented with 10 mM HEPES
(pH adjusted to 7.4 with NaOH; osmolarity=320). The internal
pipette solution contained (in mM): NaCl (10), CsF (140),
CaCl.sub.2 (1), MgCl.sub.2 (5), EGTA (11), HEPES (10: pH 7.4, 305
mOsm). Compounds were prepared first as series of stock solutions
in DMSO and then dissolved in external solution; DMSO content in
final dilutions did not exceed 0.3%. At this concentration, DMSO
did not affect sodium currents. Vehicle solution used to establish
base line was also contacting 0.3% DMSO.
[0513] Data Analysis:
[0514] Data was analyzed off-line using Clampfit software (pClamp,
v. 8; Axon Instruments) and graphed using GraphPad Prizm (v. 4.0)
software.
In Vivo Assay for Pain
[0515] The compounds can be tested for their antinociceptive
activity in the formalin model as described in Hunskaar et al., J.
Neurosci. Methods 14: 69-76 (1985). Male Swiss Webster NIH mice
(20-30 g; Harlan, San Diego, Calif.) can be used in all
experiments. Food is withdrawn on the day of experiment. Mice are
placed in Plexiglass jars for at least 1 hour to acclimate to the
environment. Following the acclimation period, mice are weighed and
given either the compound of interest administered i.p. or p.o., or
the appropriate volume of vehicle (for example, 10% Tween-80 or
0.9% saline, and other pharmaceutically acceptable vehicles) as
control. Fifteen minutes after the i.p. dosing, and 30 minutes
after the p.o. dosing mice are injected with formalin (20 .mu.L of
5% formaldehyde solution in saline) into the dorsal surface of the
right hind paw. Mice are transferred to the Plexiglass jars and
monitored for the amount of time spent licking or biting the
injected paw. Periods of licking and biting are recorded in
5-minute intervals for 1 hour after the formalin injection. All
experiments are done in a blinded manner during the light cycle.
The early phase of the formalin response is measured as
licking/biting between 0-5 minutes, and the late phase is measured
from 15-50 minutes. Differences between vehicle and drug treated
groups can be analyzed by one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA). A P
value <0.05 is considered significant. Compounds are considered
to be efficacious for treating acute and chronic pain if they have
activity in blocking both the early and second phase of
formalin-induced paw-licking activity.
In Vivo Assays for Inflammatory or Neuropathic Pain
[0516] Test Animals:
[0517] Each experiment uses rats weighing between 200-260 g at the
start of the experiment. The rats are group-housed and have free
access to food and water at all times, except prior to oral
administration of a test compound when food is removed for 16 hours
before dosing. A control group acts as a comparison to rats treated
with a compound of Formulae I-XXXIII. The control group is
administered the carrier as used for the test compound. The volume
of carrier administered to the control group is the same as the
volume of carrier and test compound administered to the test
group.
[0518] Inflammatory Pain:
[0519] To assess the actions of the compounds of Formulae I-XXXIII
on the treatment of inflammatory pain the Freund's complete
adjuvant ("FCA") model of inflammatory pain is used. FCA-induced
inflammation of the rat hind paw is associated with the development
of persistent inflammatory mechanical and thermal hyperalgesia and
provides reliable prediction of the anti-hyperalgesic action of
clinically useful analgesic drugs (Bartho et al.,
Naunyn-Schmiedeberg's Archives of Pharmacol. 342:666-670 (1990)).
The left hind paw of each animal is administered a 50 .mu.L
intraplantar injection of 50% FCA. 24 hour post injection, the
animal is assessed for response to noxious mechanical stimuli by
determining the paw withdrawal threshold (PWT), or to noxious
thermal stimuli by determining the paw withdrawal latency (PWL), as
described below. Rats are then administered a single injection of
either a test compound or 30 mg/kg of a positive control compound
(indomethacin). Responses to noxious mechanical or thermal stimuli
are then determined 1, 3, 5 and 24 hours post administration
(admin). Percentage reversal of hyperalgesia for each animal is
defined as:
% reversal = [ ( post administration PWT or PWL ) - ( pre -
administration PWT or PWL ) ] [ ( baseline PWT or PWL ) - ( pre -
administration PWT or PWL ) ] .times. 100. ##EQU00001##
[0520] Neuropathic Pain:
[0521] To assess the actions of the test compounds for the
treatment of neuropathic pain the Seltzer model and the Chung model
were used.
[0522] In the Seltzer model, the partial sciatic nerve ligation
model of neuropathic pain was used to produce neuropathic
hyperalgesia in rats (Seltzer et al., Pain 43:205-218 (1990)).
Partial ligation of the left sciatic nerve was performed under
inhalation anesthesia, e.g., isoflurane/O.sub.2. Following
induction of anesthesia, the left thigh of the rat was shaved and
the sciatic nerve exposed at high thigh level through a small
incision and was carefully cleared of surrounding connective
tissues at a site near the trocanther just distal to the point at
which the posterior biceps semitendinosus nerve branches off of the
common sciatic nerve. A 7-0 silk suture was inserted into the
nerve, e.g., with a 3/8 curved, reversed-cutting mini-needle, and
tightly ligated so that the dorsal 1/3 to 1/2 of the nerve
thickness was held within the ligature. The wound was closed, e.g.,
with a single muscle suture (4-0 nylon (Vicryl)) and vetbond tissue
glue. Following surgery, the wound area was dusted with antibiotic
powder. Sham-treated rats undergo an identical surgical procedure
except that the sciatic nerve is not manipulated. Following
surgery, animals were weighed and placed on a warm pad until they
recovered from anesthesia. Animals were then returned to their home
cages until behavioral testing began. The animals were assessed for
response to noxious mechanical stimuli by determining PWT, as
described below, prior to surgery (baseline), then immediately
prior to and 1, 3, and 5 hours after drug administration for rear
paw of the animal. Percentage reversal of neuropathic hyperalgesia
is defined as:
% reversal = [ ( post administration PWT ) - ( pre - administration
PWT ) ] [ ( baseline PWT ) - ( pre - administration PWT ) ] .times.
100 ##EQU00002##
[0523] The following compounds were tested and produced a
statistically significant increase in paw withdrawal threshold when
administered at 30 mg/kg p.o. in the Seltzer model of neuropathic
pain at the time points indicated:
TABLE-US-00003 Cpd No. Vehicle Time post-dose (h) 5 0.5%
carboxymethylcellulose 1 13 10% Tween 80 in water 1, 3, and 5 18
10% Tween 80 in water 1 30 0.5% carboxymethylcellulose 1 40 0.5%
carboxymethylcellulose 1 68 0.5% carboxymethylcellulose 1
[0524] Cpd No. 63 (vehicle: 10% Tween 80 in water) did not produce
a statistically significant increase in paw withdrawal threshold in
the Seltzer model at 30 mg/kg p.o.
[0525] In the Chung model, the spinal nerve ligation model of
neuropathic pain is used to produce mechanical hyperalgesia,
thermal hyperalgesia and tactile allodynia in rats. Surgery is
performed under isoflurane/O.sub.2 inhalation anesthesia. Following
induction of anesthesia a 3 cm incision is made and the left
paraspinal muscles are separated from the spinous process at the
L.sub.4-S.sub.2 levels. The L.sub.6 transverse process is carefully
removed with a pair of small rongeurs to identify visually the
L.sub.4-L.sub.6 spinal nerves. The left L.sub.5 (or L.sub.5 and
L.sub.6) spinal nerve(s) is (are) isolated and tightly ligated with
silk thread. A complete hemostasis is confirmed and the wound is
sutured using non-absorbable sutures, such as nylon sutures or
stainless steel staples. Sham-treated rats undergo an identical
surgical procedure except that the spinal nerve(s) is (are) not
manipulated. Following surgery animals are weighed, administered a
subcutaneous (s.c.) injection of saline or ringers lactate, the
wound area is dusted with antibiotic powder and they are kept on a
warm pad until they recover from the anesthesia. Animals are then
returned to their home cages until behavioral testing begins. The
animals are assessed for response to noxious mechanical stimuli by
determining PWT, as described below, prior to surgery (baseline),
then immediately prior to and 1, 3, and 5 hours after being
administered a compound of Formulae I-XXXIII for the left rear paw
of the animal. The animals can also be assessed for response to
noxious thermal stimuli or for tactile allodynia, as described
below. The Chung model for neuropathic pain is described in Kim et
al., Pain 50(3):355-363 (1992).
[0526] Tactile Allodynia:
[0527] Sensitivity to non-noxious mechanical stimuli can be
measured in animals to assess tactile allodynia. Rats are
transferred to an elevated testing cage with a wire mesh floor and
allowed to acclimate for five to ten minutes. A series of von Frey
monofilaments are applied to the plantar surface of the hindpaw to
determine the animal's withdrawal threshold. The first filament
used possesses a buckling weight of 9.1 gms (0.96 log value) and is
applied up to five times to see if it elicits a withdrawal
response. If the animal has a withdrawal response, then the next
lightest filament in the series would be applied up to five times
to determine if it also could elicit a response. This procedure is
repeated with subsequent lesser filaments until there is no
response and the identity of the lightest filament that elicits a
response is recorded. If the animal does not have a withdrawal
response from the initial 9.1 gms filament, then subsequent
filaments of increased weight are applied until a filament elicits
a response and the identity of this filament is recorded. For each
animal, three measurements are made at every time point to produce
an average withdrawal threshold determination. Tests can be
performed prior to, and at 1, 2, 4 and 24 hours post drug
administration.
[0528] Mechanical Hyperalgesia:
[0529] Sensitivity to noxious mechanical stimuli can be measured in
animals using the paw pressure test to assess mechanical
hyperalgesia. In rats, hind paw withdrawal thresholds ("PWT"),
measured in grams, in response to a noxious mechanical stimulus are
determined using an analgesymeter (Model 7200, commercially
available from Ugo Basile of Italy), as described in Stein
(Biochemistry & Behavior 31: 451-455 (1988)). The rat's paw is
placed on a small platform, and weight is applied in a graded
manner up to a maximum of 250 grams. The endpoint is taken as the
weight at which the paw is completely withdrawn. PWT is determined
once for each rat at each time point. PWT can be measured only in
the injured paw, or in both the injured and non-injured paw. In one
non-limiting embodiment, mechanical hyperalgesia associated with
nerve injury induced pain (neuropathic pain) can be assessed in
rats. Rats are tested prior to surgery to determine a baseline, or
normal, PWT. Rats are tested again 2 to 3 weeks post-surgery, prior
to, and at different times after (e.g. 1, 3, 5 and 24 hr) drug
administration. An increase in PWT following drug administration
indicates that the test compound reduces mechanical
hyperalgesia.
In Vivo Assay for Anticonvulsant Activity
[0530] The compounds of the present invention of the present
invention can be tested for in vivo anticonvulsant activity after
i.v., p.o., or i.p. injection using any of a number of
anticonvulsant tests in mice, including the maximum electroshock
seizure test (MES). Maximum electroshock seizures are induced in
male NSA mice weighing between 15-20 g and in male Sprague-Dawley
rats weighing between 200-225 g by application of current (for
mice: 50 mA, 60 pulses/sec, 0.8 msec pulse width, 1 sec duration,
D.C.; for rats: 99 mA, 125 pulses/sec, 0.8 msec pulse width, 2 sec
duration, D.C.) using a Ugo Basile ECT device (Model 7801). Mice
are restrained by gripping the loose skin on their dorsal surface
and saline-coated corneal electrodes are held lightly against the
two corneae. Rats are allowed free movement on the bench top and
ear-clip electrodes are used. Current is applied and animals are
observed for a period of up to 30 seconds for the occurrence of a
tonic hindlimb extensor response. A tonic seizure is defined as a
hindlimb extension in excess of 90 degrees from the plane of the
body. Results can be treated in a quantal manner.
Pharmaceutical Compositions
[0531] Although a Compound of the Invention can be administered to
a mammal in the form of a raw chemical without any other components
present, the compound is preferably administered as part of a
pharmaceutical composition containing the compound combined with a
suitable pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. Such a carrier can be
selected from pharmaceutically acceptable excipients and
auxiliaries.
[0532] Pharmaceutical compositions within the scope of the present
invention include all compositions where a Compound of the
Invention is combined with a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier.
In one embodiment, the compound is present in the composition in an
amount that is effective to achieve its intended therapeutic
purpose. While individual needs may vary, a determination of
optimal ranges of effective amounts of each compound is within the
skill of the art. Typically, a compound can be administered to a
mammal, e.g., a human, orally at a dose of from about 0.0025 to
about 1500 mg per kg body weight of the mammal, or an equivalent
amount of a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, prodrug, or solvate
thereof, per day to treat the particular disorder. A useful oral
dose of a Compound of the Invention administered to a mammal is
from about 0.0025 to about 50 mg per kg body weight of the mammal,
or an equivalent amount of the pharmaceutically acceptable salt,
prodrug, or solvate thereof. For intramuscular injection, the dose
is typically about one-half of the oral dose.
[0533] A unit oral dose may comprise from about 0.01 to about 50
mg, and preferably about 0.1 to about 10 mg, of the compound. The
unit dose can be administered one or more times daily, e.g., as one
or more tablets or capsules, each containing from about 0.01 to
about 50 mg of the compound, or an equivalent amount of a
pharmaceutically acceptable salt, prodrug or solvate thereof.
[0534] A pharmaceutical composition of the present invention can be
administered to any animal that may experience the beneficial
effects of a compound of the present invention. Foremost among such
animals are mammals, e.g., humans and companion animals, although
the invention is not intended to be so limited.
[0535] A pharmaceutical composition of the present invention can be
administered by any means that achieves its intended purpose. For
example, administration can be by the oral, parenteral,
subcutaneous, intravenous, intramuscular, intraperitoneal,
transdermal, intranasal, transmucosal, rectal, intravaginal or
buccal route, or by inhalation. The dosage administered and route
of administration will vary, depending upon the circumstances of
the particular subject, and taking into account such factors as
age, gender, health, and weight of the recipient, condition or
disorder to be treated, kind of concurrent treatment, if any,
frequency of treatment, and the nature of the effect desired.
[0536] In one embodiment, a pharmaceutical composition of the
present invention can be administered orally and is formulated into
tablets, dragees, capsules or an oral liquid preparation. In one
embodiment, the oral formulation comprises extruded
multiparticulates comprising the compound of the invention.
[0537] Alternatively, a pharmaceutical composition of the present
invention can be administered rectally, and is formulated in
suppositories.
[0538] Alternatively, a pharmaceutical composition of the present
invention can be administered by injection.
[0539] Alternatively, a pharmaceutical composition of the present
invention can be administered transdermally.
[0540] Alternatively, a pharmaceutical composition of the present
invention can be administered by inhalation or by intranasal or
transmucosal administration.
[0541] Alternatively, a pharmaceutical composition of the present
invention can be administered by the intravaginal route.
[0542] A pharmaceutical composition of the present invention can
contain from about 0.01 to 99 percent by weight, and preferably
from about 0.25 to 75 percent by weight, of active compound(s).
[0543] A method of the present invention, such as a method for
treating a disorder responsive to the blockade of sodium channels
in an animal in need thereof, can further comprise administering a
second therapeutic agent to the animal in combination with a
compound of the present invention. In one embodiment, the other
therapeutic agent is administered in an effective amount.
[0544] Effective amounts of the other therapeutic agents are known
to those skilled in the art. However, it is well within the skilled
artisan's purview to determine the other therapeutic agent's
optimal effective-amount range.
[0545] A compound of the present invention (i.e., the first
therapeutic agent) and the second therapeutic agent can act
additively or, in one embodiment, synergistically. Alternatively,
the second therapeutic agent can be used to treat a disorder or
condition that is different from the disorder or condition for
which the first therapeutic agent is being administered, and which
disorder or condition may or may not be a condition or disorder as
defined herein. In one embodiment, a compound of the present
invention is administered concurrently with a second therapeutic
agent; for example, a single composition comprising both an
effective amount of a compound of any of Formulae I-XXXIII, and an
effective amount of the second therapeutic agent can be
administered. Accordingly, the present invention further provides a
pharmaceutical composition comprising a combination of a compound
of the present invention, the second therapeutic agent, and a
pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. Alternatively, a first
pharmaceutical composition comprising an effective amount of a
compound of any of Formulae I-XXXIII and a second pharmaceutical
composition comprising an effective amount of the second
therapeutic agent can be concurrently administered. In another
embodiment, an effective amount of a compound of the present
invention is administered prior or subsequent to administration of
an effective amount of the second therapeutic agent. In this
embodiment, the compound of the present invention is administered
while the second therapeutic agent exerts its therapeutic effect,
or the second therapeutic agent is administered while the compound
of the present invention exerts its therapeutic effect for treating
a disorder or condition.
[0546] The second therapeutic agent can be an opioid agonist, a
non-opioid analgesic, a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agent, an
antimigraine agent, a Cox-II inhibitor, a .beta.-adrenergic
blocker, an anticonvulsant, an antidepressant, an anticancer agent,
an agent for treating addictive disorder, an agent for treating
Parkinson's disease and parkinsonism, an agent for treating
anxiety, an agent for treating epilepsy, an agent for treating a
seizure, an agent for treating a stroke, an agent for treating a
pruritic condition, an agent for treating psychosis, an agent for
treating ALS, an agent for treating a cognitive disorder, an agent
for treating a migraine, an agent for treating vomiting, an agent
for treating dyskinesia, or an agent for treating depression, or a
mixture thereof.
[0547] Examples of useful opioid agonists include, but are not
limited to, alfentanil, allylprodine, alphaprodine, anileridine,
benzylmorphine, bezitramide, buprenorphine, butorphanol,
clonitazene, codeine, desomorphine, dextromoramide, dezocine,
diampromide, diamorphone, dihydrocodeine, dihydromorphine,
dimenoxadol, dimepheptanol, dimethylthiambutene, dioxaphetyl
butyrate, dipipanone, eptazocine, ethoheptazine,
ethylmethylthiambutene, ethylmorphine, etonitazene, fentanyl,
heroin, hydrocodone, hydromorphone, hydroxypethidine, isomethadone,
ketobemidone, levorphanol, levophenacylmorphan, lofentanil,
meperidine, meptazinol, metazocine, methadone, metopon, morphine,
myrophine, nalbuphine, narceine, nicomorphine, norlevorphanol,
normethadone, nalorphine, normorphine, norpipanone, opium,
oxycodone, oxymorphone, papavereturn, pentazocine, phenadoxone,
phenomorphan, phenazocine, phenoperidine, piminodine, piritramide,
proheptazine, promedol, properidine, propiram, propoxyphene,
sufentanil, tilidine, tramadol, pharmaceutically acceptable salts
thereof, and mixtures thereof.
[0548] In certain embodiments, the opioid agonist is selected from
codeine, hydromorphone, hydrocodone, oxycodone, dihydrocodeine,
dihydromorphine, morphine, tramadol, oxymorphone, pharmaceutically
acceptable salts thereof, and mixtures thereof.
[0549] Examples of useful non-opioid analgesics include
non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agents, such as aspirin, ibuprofen,
diclofenac, naproxen, benoxaprofen, flurbiprofen, fenoprofen,
flubufen, ketoprofen, indoprofen, piroprofen, carprofen, oxaprozin,
pramoprofen, muroprofen, trioxaprofen, suprofen, aminoprofen,
tiaprofenic acid, fluprofen, bucloxic acid, indomethacin, sulindac,
tolmetin, zomepirac, tiopinac, zidometacin, acemetacin, fentiazac,
clidanac, oxpinac, mefenamic acid, meclofenamic acid, flufenamic
acid, niflumic acid, tolfenamic acid, diflurisal, flufenisal,
piroxicam, sudoxicam, isoxicam, and pharmaceutically acceptable
salts thereof, and mixtures thereof. Examples of other suitable
non-opioid analgesics include the following, non limiting, chemical
classes of analgesic, antipyretic, nonsteroidal antiinflammatory
drugs: salicylic acid derivatives, including aspirin, sodium
salicylate, choline magnesium trisalicylate, salsalate, diflunisal,
salicylsalicylic acid, sulfasalazine, and olsalazin; para
aminophennol derivatives including acetaminophen and phenacetin;
indole and indene acetic acids, including indomethacin, sulindac,
and etodolac; heteroaryl acetic acids, including tolmetin,
diclofenac, and ketorolac; anthranilic acids (fenamates), including
mefenamic acid, and meclofenamic acid; enolic acids, including
oxicams (piroxicam, tenoxicam), and pyrazolidinediones
(phenylbutazone, oxyphenthartazone); and alkanones, including
nabumetone. For a more detailed description of the NSAIDs, see Paul
A. Insel, Analgesic Antipyretic and Antiinflammatory Agents and
Drugs Employed in the Treatment of Gout, in Goodman & Gilman's
The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics 617-57 (Perry B.
Molinhoff and Raymond W. Ruddon eds., 9th ed 1996) and Glen R.
Hanson, Analgesic, Antipyretic and Anti Inflammatory Drugs in
Remington: The Science and Practice of Pharmacy Vol. II 1196-1221
(A. R. Gennaro ed. 19th ed. 1995) which are hereby incorporated by
reference in their entireties. Suitable Cox-II inhibitors and
5-lipoxygenase inhibitors, as well as combinations thereof, are
described in U.S. Pat. No. 6,136,839, which is hereby incorporated
by reference in its entirety. Examples of useful Cox II inhibitors
include, but are not limited to, rofecoxib and celecoxib.
[0550] Examples of useful antimigraine agents include, but are not
limited to, alpiropride, bromocriptine, dihydroergotamine,
dolasetron, ergocornine, ergocorninine, ergocryptine, ergonovine,
ergot, ergotamine, flumedroxone acetate, fonazine, ketanserin,
lisuride, lomerizine, methylergonovine, methysergide, metoprolol,
naratriptan, oxetorone, pizotyline, propranolol, risperidone,
rizatriptan, sumatriptan, timolol, trazodone, zolmitriptan, and
mixtures thereof.
[0551] Examples of useful .beta.-adrenergic blockers include, but
are not limited to, acebutolol, alprenolol, amosulabol, arotinolol,
atenolol, befunolol, betaxolol, bevantolol, bisoprolol, bopindolol,
bucumolol, bufetolol, bufuralol, bunitrolol, bupranolol, butidrine
hydrochloride, butofilolol, carazolol, carteolol, carvedilol,
celiprolol, cetamolol, cloranolol, dilevalol, epanolol, esmolol,
indenolol, labetalol, levobunolol, mepindolol, metipranolol,
metoprolol, moprolol, nadolol, nadoxolol, nebivalol, nifenalol,
nipradilol, oxprenolol, penbutolol, pindolol, practolol,
pronethalol, propranolol, sotalol, sulfinalol, talinolol,
tertatolol, tilisolol, timolol, toliprolol, and xibenolol.
[0552] Examples of useful anticonvulsants include, but are not
limited to, acetylpheneturide, albutoin, aloxidone,
aminoglutethimide, 4-amino-3-hydroxybutyric acid, atrolactamide,
beclamide, buramate, calcium bromide, carbamazepine, cinromide,
clomethiazole, clonazepam, decimemide, diethadione, dimethadione,
doxenitroin, eterobarb, ethadione, ethosuximide, ethotoin,
felbamate, fluoresone, gabapentin, 5-hydroxytryptophan,
lamotrigine, magnesium bromide, magnesium sulfate, mephenyloin,
mephobarbital, metharbital, methetoin, methsuximide,
5-methyl-5-(3-phenanthryl)-hydantoin, 3-methyl-5-phenylhydantoin,
narcobarbital, nimetazepam, nitrazepam, oxcarbazepine,
paramethadione, phenacemide, phenetharbital, pheneturide,
phenobarbital, phensuximide, phenylmethylbarbituric acid,
phenyloin, phethenylate sodium, potassium bromide, pregabaline,
primidone, progabide, sodium bromide, solanum, strontium bromide,
suclofenide, sulthiame, tetrantoin, tiagabine, topiramate,
trimethadione, valproic acid, valpromide, vigabatrin, and
zonisamide.
[0553] Examples of useful antidepressants include, but are not
limited to, binedaline, caroxazone, citalopram, (S)-citalopram,
dimethazan, fencamine, indalpine, indeloxazine hydrocholoride,
nefopam, nomifensine, oxitriptan, oxypertine, paroxetine,
sertraline, thiazesim, trazodone, benmoxine, iproclozide,
iproniazid, isocarboxazid, nialamide, octamoxin, phenelzine,
cotinine, rolicyprine, rolipram, maprotiline, metralindole,
mianserin, mirtazepine, adinazolam, amitriptyline,
amitriptylinoxide, amoxapine, butriptyline, clomipramine,
demexiptiline, desipramine, dibenzepin, dimetacrine, dothiepin,
doxepin, fluacizine, imipramine, imipramine N-oxide, iprindole,
lofepramine, melitracen, metapramine, nortriptyline, noxiptilin,
opipramol, pizotyline, propizepine, protriptyline, quinupramine,
tianeptine, trimipramine, adrafinil, benactyzine, bupropion,
butacetin, dioxadrol, duloxetine, etoperidone, febarbamate,
femoxetine, fenpentadiol, fluoxetine, fluvoxamine, hematoporphyrin,
hypericin, levophacetoperane, medifoxamine, milnacipran, minaprine,
moclobemide, nefazodone, oxaflozane, piberaline, prolintane,
pyrisuccideanol, ritanserin, roxindole, rubidium chloride,
sulpiride, tandospirone, thozalinone, tofenacin, toloxatone,
tranylcypromine, L-tryptophan, venlafaxine, viloxazine, and
zimeldine.
[0554] Examples of useful anticancer agents include, but are not
limited to, acivicin, aclarubicin, acodazole hydrochloride,
acronine, adozelesin, aldesleukin, altretamine, ambomycin,
ametantrone acetate, aminoglutethimide, amsacrine, anastrozole,
anthramycin, asparaginase, asperlin, azacitidine, azetepa,
azotomycin, batimastat, benzodepa, bicalutamide, bisantrene
hydrochloride, bisnafide dimesylate, bizelesin, bleomycin sulfate,
brequinar sodium, bropirimine, busulfan, cactinomycin, calusterone,
caracemide, carbetimer, carboplatin, carmustine, carubicin
hydrochloride, carzelesin, cedefingol, chlorambucil, cirolemycin,
and cisplatin.
[0555] Therapeutic agents useful for treating an addictive disorder
include, but are not limited to, methadone, desipramine,
amantadine, fluoxetine, buprenorphine, an opiate agonist,
3-phenoxypyridine, or a serotonin antagonist.
[0556] Examples of useful therapeutic agents for treating
Parkinson's disease and parkinsonism include, but are not limited
to, carbidopa/levodopa, pergolide, bromocriptine, ropinirole,
pramipexole, entacapone, tolcapone, selegiline, amantadine, and
trihexyphenidyl hydrochloride.
[0557] Examples of useful therapeutic agents for treating anxiety
include, but are not limited to, benzodiazepines, such as
alprazolam, brotizolam, chlordiazepoxide, clobazam, clonazepam,
clorazepate, demoxepam, diazepam, estazolam, flumazenil,
flurazepam, halazepam, lorazepam, midazolam, nitrazepam,
nordazepam, oxazepam, prazepam, quazepam, temazepam, and triazolam;
non-benzodiazepine agents, such as buspirone, gepirone, ipsapirone,
tiospirone, zolpicone, zolpidem, and zaleplon; tranquilizers, such
as barbituates, e.g., amobarbital, aprobarbital, butabarbital,
butalbital, mephobarbital, methohexital, pentobarbital,
phenobarbital, secobarbital, and thiopental; and propanediol
carbamates, such as meprobamate and tybamate.
[0558] Examples of useful therapeutic agents for treating epilepsy
or seizure include, but are not limited to, carbamazepine,
ethosuximide, gabapentin, lamotrigine, phenobarbital, phenyloin,
primidone, valproic acid, trimethadione, benzodiazepines,
gamma-vinyl GABA, acetazolamide, and felbamate.
[0559] Examples of useful therapeutic agents for treating stroke
include, but are not limited to, anticoagulants such as heparin,
agents that break up clots such as streptokinase or tissue
plasminogen activator, agents that reduce swelling such as mannitol
or corticosteroids, and acetylsalicylic acid.
[0560] Examples of useful therapeutic agents for treating a
pruritic condition include, but are not limited to, naltrexone;
nalmefene; danazol; tricyclics such as amitriptyline, imipramine,
and doxepin; antidepressants such as those given below; menthol;
camphor; phenol; pramoxine; capsaicin; tar; steroids; and
antihistamines.
[0561] Examples of useful therapeutic agents for treating psychosis
include, but are not limited to, phenothiazines such as
chlorpromazine hydrochloride, mesoridazine besylate, and
thoridazine hydrochloride; thioxanthenes such as chloroprothixene
and thiothixene hydrochloride; clozapine; risperidone; olanzapine;
quetiapine; quetiapine fumarate; haloperidol; haloperidol
decanoate; loxapine succinate; molindone hydrochloride; pimozide;
and ziprasidone.
[0562] Examples of useful therapeutic agents for treating ALS
include, but are not limited to, baclofen, neurotrophic factors,
riluzole, tizanidine, benzodiazepines such as clonazepan and
dantrolene.
[0563] Examples of useful therapeutic agents for treating cognitive
disorders include, but are not limited to, agents for treating
dementia such as tacrine;
[0564] donepezil; ibuprofen; antipsychotic drugs such as
thioridazine and haloperidol; and antidepressant drugs such as
those given below.
[0565] Examples of useful therapeutic agents for treating a
migraine include, but are not limited to, sumatriptan;
methysergide; ergotamine; caffeine; and beta-blockers such as
propranolol, verapamil, and divalproex.
[0566] Examples of useful therapeutic agents for treating vomiting
include, but are not limited to, 5-HT3 receptor antagonists such as
ondansetron, dolasetron, granisetron, and tropisetron; dopamine
receptor antagonists such as prochlorperazine, thiethylperazine,
chlorpromazine, metoclopramide, and domperidone; glucocorticoids
such as dexamethasone; and benzodiazepines such as lorazepam and
alprazolam.
[0567] Examples of useful therapeutic agents for treating
dyskinesia include, but are not limited to, reserpine and
tetrabenazine.
[0568] Examples of useful therapeutic agents for treating
depression include, but are not limited to, tricyclic
antidepressants such as amitryptyline, amoxapine, bupropion,
clomipramine, desipramine, doxepin, imipramine, maprotiline,
nefazadone, nortriptyline, protriptyline, trazodone, trimipramine,
and venlafaxine; selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors such as
citalopram, (S)-citalopram, fluoxetine, fluvoxamine, paroxetine,
and setraline; monoamine oxidase inhibitors such as isocarboxazid,
pargyline, phenelzine, and tranylcypromine; and psychostimulants
such as dextroamphetamine and methylphenidate.
[0569] A pharmaceutical composition of the present invention is
preferably manufactured in a manner which itself will be known in
view of the instant disclosure, for example, by means of
conventional mixing, granulating, dragee-making, dissolving,
extrusion, or lyophilizing processes. Thus, pharmaceutical
compositions for oral use can be obtained by combining the active
compound with solid excipients, optionally grinding the resulting
mixture and processing the mixture of granules, after adding
suitable auxiliaries, if desired or necessary, to obtain tablets or
dragee cores.
[0570] Suitable excipients include fillers such as saccharides (for
example, lactose, sucrose, mannitol or sorbitol), cellulose
preparations, calcium phosphates (for example, tricalcium phosphate
or calcium hydrogen phosphate), as well as binders such as starch
paste (using, for example, maize starch, wheat starch, rice starch,
or potato starch), gelatin, tragacanth, methyl cellulose,
hydroxypropylmethylcellulose, sodium carboxymethylcellulose, and/or
polyvinyl pyrrolidone. If desired, one or more disintegrating
agents can be added, such as the above-mentioned starches and also
carboxymethyl-starch, cross-linked polyvinyl pyrrolidone, agar, or
alginic acid or a salt thereof, such as sodium alginate.
[0571] Auxiliaries are typically flow-regulating agents and
lubricants such as, for example, silica, talc, stearic acid or
salts thereof (e.g., magnesium stearate or calcium stearate), and
polyethylene glycol. Dragee cores are provided with suitable
coatings that are resistant to gastric juices. For this purpose,
concentrated saccharide solutions can be used, which may optionally
contain gum arabic, talc, polyvinyl pyrrolidone, polyethylene
glycol and/or titanium dioxide, lacquer solutions and suitable
organic solvents or solvent mixtures. In order to produce coatings
resistant to gastric juices, solutions of suitable cellulose
preparations such as acetylcellulose phthalate or
hydroxypropymethyl-cellulose phthalate can be used. Dye stuffs or
pigments can be added to the tablets or dragee coatings, for
example, for identification or in order to characterize
combinations of active compound doses.
[0572] Examples of other pharmaceutical preparations that can be
used orally include push-fit capsules made of gelatin, or soft,
sealed capsules made of gelatin and a plasticizer such as glycerol
or sorbitol. The push-fit capsules can contain a compound in the
form of granules, which can be mixed with fillers such as lactose,
binders such as starches, and/or lubricants such as talc or
magnesium stearate and, optionally, stabilizers, or in the form of
extruded multiparticulates. In soft capsules, the active compounds
are preferably dissolved or suspended in suitable liquids, such as
fatty oils or liquid paraffin. In addition, stabilizers can be
added.
[0573] Possible pharmaceutical preparations for rectal
administration include, for example, suppositories, which consist
of a combination of one or more active compounds with a suppository
base. Suitable suppository bases include natural and synthetic
triglycerides, and paraffin hydrocarbons, among others. It is also
possible to use gelatin rectal capsules consisting of a combination
of active compound with a base material such as, for example, a
liquid triglyceride, polyethylene glycol, or paraffin
hydrocarbon.
[0574] Suitable formulations for parenteral administration include
aqueous solutions of the active compound in a water-soluble form
such as, for example, a water-soluble salt, alkaline solution, or
acidic solution. Alternatively, a suspension of the active compound
can be prepared as an oily suspension. Suitable lipophilic solvents
or vehicles for such as suspension may include fatty oils (for
example, sesame oil), synthetic fatty acid esters (for example,
ethyl oleate), triglycerides, or a polyethylene glycol such as
polyethylene glycol-400 (PEG-400). An aqueous suspension may
contain one or more substances to increase the viscosity of the
suspension, including, for example, sodium carboxymethyl cellulose,
sorbitol, and/or dextran. The suspension may optionally contain
stabilizers.
[0575] The following examples are illustrative, but not limiting,
of the compounds, compositions and methods of the present
invention. Suitable modifications and adaptations of the variety of
conditions and parameters normally encountered in clinical therapy
and which are obvious to those skilled in the art in view of this
disclosure are within the spirit and scope of the invention.
EXAMPLES
Example 1
Synthesis of
1-(6-(4-(4-(trifluoromethyl)phenoxy)phenyl)pyridin-2-yl)ethane-1,2-diol
(Compound Example No. 3) and related ethane-1,2-diol-containing
compounds
##STR00255##
[0577] As described in Scheme 1, compound 1 (2.4 g, 10 mmol,
Aldrich) was added to a solution of n-BuLi (2.5N in hexanes, 5 mL
Aldrich) in 20 mL THF at -70.degree. C. over 40 min. After 1 h,
compound 2 (2 g, Aldrich) was added, and the reaction mixture was
kept at -70.degree. C. for 30 min. The reaction was quenched with
MeOH (4 mL) and HCl (4 mL) and warmed to room temperature for 3 h.
The reaction mixture was diluted with water, neutralized with NaOH
(2N) and extracted with CHCl.sub.3 (3.times.50 mL). The combined
organic layers were concentrated and purified by column
chromatography (CHCl.sub.3/MeOH 10/0.2) to give compound 4 as
yellow oil. .sup.1H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl.sub.3): 7.62 (dd, 1H, 7.6
and 7.8 Hz), 7.46 (d, 1H, 7.8 Hz), 7.40 (d, 1H, 7.6 Hz), 4.82-4.86
(m, 1H), 3.94-3.98 (m, 1H), 3.79-3.84 (m, 1H), 3.74-3.76 (m, 1H),
2.34-2.4 (m, 1H). 2,2,
[0578] Dimethoxypropane (6 mL, 8.4 mmol, Aldrich) and
toluenesulfonic acid (0.50 g, Aldrich) were added to a solution of
compound 4 (8 g, 1.0 eq.) in DMF (150 mL). The solution was stirred
at room temperature for 24 h. K.sub.2CO.sub.3 (2 g) was added and
the reaction mixture was concentrated under vacuum at 40.degree. C.
for 1 h. The residue was diluted with 200 mL EtOH (0.5 mL water)
and K.sub.2CO.sub.3 (14 g) and 4-HYDROXYPHENYLBORONIC ACID
(compound 13, 1.05 eq., Accela Chembio) and
[(o-tolyl).sub.3P].sub.2PdCl.sub.2 (1 g, Aldrich) were added. The
reaction mixture was flushed with argon and shaken at 80.degree. C.
for 16 h. After cooling to room temperature, the reaction mixture
was filtered, concentrated, diluted with 0.2N HCl (100 mL), and
extracted with CHCl.sub.3 (500 mL). The organic layer was
concentrated and purified to give compound 6 as brown oil.
[0579] A mixture of compound 6 (0.3 g, 1.1 mmol),
4-IODOBENZOTRIFLUORIDE (0.35 g, Aldrich), K.sub.2CO.sub.3 and CuI
(0.1 g) in DMF (5 mL) was shaken at 110.degree. C. for 48 h. After
cooling to room temperature, the reaction mixture was diluted with
water, extracted with CHCl.sub.3 and concentrated to give a brown
oil. The brown oil was dissolved in THF/MeOH (4 mL/1 mL) and
treated with 1N (HCl 5 mL) at room temperature for 10 h. The
solvent was evaporated, diluted with CHCl.sub.3 (20 mL),
neutralized with 1N NaOH, concentrated and purified by column
chromatography (CHCl.sub.3/MeOH 10/1) to give
1-(6-(4-(4-(trifluoromethyl)phenoxy)phenyl)
pyridin-2-yl)ethane-1,2-diol (Compound Example No. 3) as a white
solid (200 mg, yield 50%). .sup.1H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl.sub.3):
7.92-7.96 (m, 2H), 7.75 (dd, 1H, 7.6 and 7.8 Hz), 7.6 (d, 1H, 7.6
Hz), 7.53-7.56 (m, 2H), 7.23 (d, 1H, 7.6 Hz), 7.03-7.11 (m, 4H),
4.81-4.84 (m, 1H), 3.91-3.95 (m, 1H), 3.74-3.78 (m, 1H); LC/MS:
m/z=376.5 [M+H].sup.+. Unless otherwise indicated all .sup.1H NMR
chemical shifts reported herein are denoted by the delta (8)
scale.
Example 2
General procedure for the synthesis of
1-(6-(4-((5-(trifluoromethyl)pyridin-2-yl)oxy)phenyl)pyridin-2-yl)ethane--
1,2-diol (Compound Example No. 8) and related compounds
(Compound Example Nos. 9, 10, 12, 15, 16, 20, and 29)
##STR00256##
[0581] As described in Scheme 2, a mixture of compound 6 (200 mg,
1.0 eq.), 1.05 eq. of:
2-BROMO-5-(TRIFLUOROMETHYL)PYRIDINE (compound 8a; Maybridge);
2-FLUORO-5-(TRIFLUOROMETHYL)BENZONITRILE (compound 8b; Matrix
Scientific); 4-FLUORO-3-(TRIFLUOROMETHYL)BENZONITRILE (compound 8c;
Matrix Scientific);
3-CHLORO-2-FLUORO-5-(TRIFLUOROMETHYL)PYRIDINE (8d; Aldrich);
[0582] 2-CHLORO-3-(TRIFLUOROMETHYL)PYRIDINE (compound 8e; Oakwood);
4'-FLUORO-3'-(TRIFLUOROMETHYL)ACETOPHENONE (compound 8f; Matrix
Scientific); 4-FLUORO BENZONITRILE (compound 8g; Aldrich); or
5-FLUORO-2-(TRIFLUOROMETHYL)BENZONITRILE (compound 8h; Oakwood),
K.sub.2CO.sub.3 (4 eq.) and DMF (5 mL) was shaken at 110.degree. C.
for 16 h. After cooling to room temperature, the mixture was
diluted with water (20 mL), extracted with CHCl.sub.3 (3.times.20
mL), and concentrated. The residue was dissolved in THF/MeOH (10
mL/4 mL), and treated with HCl (1N, 3 mL) at room temperature for
12 h. The solvent was evaporated and the residue was diluted with
CHCl.sub.3 (20 mL), neutralized with NH.sub.4OH (28% aqueous) and
purified by column chromatography (CH.sub.3Cl/MeOH 10/1) to
give:
[0583]
1-(6-(4-((5-(trifluoromethyl)pyridin-2-yl)oxy)phenyl)pyridin-2-yl)e-
thane-1,2-diol (Compound Example No. 16, white solid): .sup.1H NMR
(400 MHz, CDCl.sub.3): 8.41 (s, 1H), 7.88-8.01 (m, 2H), 7.85-7.88
(m, 1H), 7.72-7.76 (m, 1H), 7.62 (d, 1H, 7.5 Hz), 7.2-7.25 (m, 3H),
7.01 (d, 1H, 8.8 Hz), 4.81-4.84 (m, 1H), 4.5 (br, 1H, --OH),
3.91-3.95 (m, 1H), 3.74-3.78 (m, 1H), 2.65 (Br, 1H, --OH); LC/MS:
m/z=377.4 [M+H].sup.+.
[0584]
2-(4-(6-(1,2-dihydroxyethyl)pyridin-2-yl)phenoxy)-5-(trifluoromethy-
l)benzonitrile (Compound Example No. 10, white solid): %): .sup.1H
NMR (400 MHz, CD.sub.3OD): 8.06-8.1 (m, 2H), 7.98-7.99 (m, 1H),
7.85 (dd, 1H, 7.6 and 7.8 Hz), 7.74-7.78 (m, 1H), 7.68 (d, 1H, 7.8
Hz), 7.48 (d, 1H, 8.1 Hz), 7.22-7.26 (m, 2H), 7.02 (d, 1H, 8.9 Hz),
4.84-4.88 (m, 1H), 3.94-3.97 (m, 1H), 3.77-3.82 (m, 1H); LC/MS:
m/z=401.5 [M+H].sup.+.
[0585]
4-(4-(6-(1,2-dihydroxyethyl)pyridin-2-yl)phenoxy)-3-(trifluoromethy-
l)benzonitrile (Compound Example No. 9, white solid): .sup.1H NMR
(400 MHz, CD.sub.3OD): 8.01-8.1 (m, 3H), 7.76-7.85 (m, 2H), 7.67
(d, 1H, 7.9 Hz), 7.44-7.48 (m, 1H), 7.18-7.22 (m, 2H), 7.03 (d, 1H,
8.9 Hz), 4.84-4.88 (m, 1H), 3.94-3.97 (m, 1H), 3.77-3.82 (m, 1H);
LC/MS: m/z=401.4 [M+H].sup.+.
[0586]
1-(6-(4-((3-chloro-5-(trifluoromethyl)pyridin-2-yl)oxy)phenyl)pyrid-
in-2-yl)ethane-1,2-diol (Compound Example No. 15, white solid):
.sup.1H NMR (400 MHz, CD.sub.3OD): 8.26 (s, 1H), 8.03-8.07 (m, 3H),
7.82 (dd, 1H, 7.6 and 7.8 Hz), 7.68 (d, 1H, 7.8 Hz), 7.45 (d, 1H,
7.6 Hz), 7.25-7.29 (m, 2H), 4.84-4.88 (m, 1H), 3.92-3.95 (m, 1H),
3.76-3.81 (m, 1H); LC/MS: m/z=411.5 [M+H].sup.+.
[0587]
1-(6-(4-((3-(trifluoromethyl)pyridin-2-yl)oxy)phenyl)pyridin-2-yl)e-
thane-1,2-diol (Compound Example No. 29, white solid): .sup.1H NMR
(400 MHz, CD.sub.3OD): 8.2-8.23 (m, 1H), 7.96-8.03 (m, 3H), 7.77
(dd, 1H, 7.8 and 7.9 Hz), 7.62 (d, 1H, 7.7 Hz), 7.41 (d, 1H, 7.7
Hz), 7.11-7.21 (m, 3H), 4.76-4.81 (m, 1H), 3.85-3.89 (m, 1H),
3.69-3.74 (m, 1H); LC/MS: m/z=377.4 [M+H].sup.+.
[0588]
1-(4-(4-(6-(1,2-dihydroxyethyl)pyridin-2-yl)phenoxy)-3-(trifluorome-
thyl)phenyl)ethanone (Compound Example No. 20, white solid):
.sup.1H NMR (400 MHz, CD.sub.3OD): 8.3 (d, 1H, 1.9 Hz), 8.04-8.11
(m, 3H), 7.84 (dd, 1H, 7.8 and 7.9 Hz), 7.68 (d, 1H, 7.6 Hz), 7.48
(d, 1H, 7.7 Hz), 7.18-7.21 (m, 2H), 7.02 (d, 1H, 7.8 Hz), 4.84-4.88
(m, 1H), 3.94-3.97 (m, 1H), 3.77-3.82 (m, 1H), 2.62 (s, 3H); LC/MS:
m/z=418.5 [M+H].sup.+.
[0589]
4-(4-(6-(1,2-dihydroxyethyl)pyridin-2-yl)phenoxy)benzonitrile
(Compound Example No. 8, white solid): .sup.1H NMR (400 MHz,
CD.sub.3OD): 8.3 (d, 1H, 1.9 Hz), 8.01-8.02 (m, 2H), 7.84 (dd, 1H,
7.8 and 7.9 Hz), 7.64-7.66 (m, 3H), 7.44 (d, 1H, 7.7 Hz), 7.14-7.17
(m, 2H), 7.06-7.09 (m, 2H), 4.84-4.88 (m, 1H), 3.94-3.97 (m, 1H),
3.77-3.87 (m, 1H); LC/MS: m/z=333.5 [M+H].sup.+.
[0590]
5-(4-(6-(1,2-dihydroxyethyl)pyridin-2-yl)phenoxy)-2-(trifluoromethy-
l)benzonitrile (Compound Example No. 12, white solid): .sup.1H NMR
(400 MHz, CD.sub.3OD): 8.06-8.1 (m, 2H), 7.85 (dd, 1H, 7.8 and 7.9
Hz), 7.79 (d, 1H, 8.9 Hz), 7.69 (d, 1H, 7.7 Hz), 7.44-7.5 (m, 2H),
7.33-7.37 (m, 1H), 7.18-7.22 (m, 2H), 4.84-4.88 (m, 1H), 3.94-3.98
(m, 1H), 3.78-3.82 (m, 1H); LC/MS: m/z=401.4 [M+H].sup.+.
Example 3
General procedure for the synthesis of
1-(6-(4-((6-methylpyridin-3-yl)oxy)phenyl)pyridin-2-yl)ethane-1,2-diol
(Compound Example No. 17) and
1-(6-(4-((6-methylpyridin-3-yl)oxy)phenyl)pyridin-2-yl)ethane-1,2-diol
(Compound Example No. 27)
##STR00257##
[0592] As described in Scheme 3, a mixture of compound 6 (200 mg,
1.0 eq.), compound 9a or 9b (1.1 eq., Combi-Blocks, LLC),
triethylamine (4 eq.), Cu(OAc).sub.2 (0.3 eq., Aldrich), and 4
.ANG. molecular sieves (0.4 g, Aldrich) in 10 mL of DCM was shaken
at 40.degree. C. for 96 h. After cooling to room temperature, the
mixture was filtered, diluted with water (20 mL) and extracted with
CHCl.sub.3 (3.times.20 mL). The combined organic layers were
concentrated. The residue was dissolved in THF/MeOH (10 mL/4 mL),
and treated with HCl (1N, 3 mL) at room temperature for 12 h. The
solvent was evaporated, and the residue was treated with CHCl.sub.3
(20 mL), neutralized with NH.sub.4OH (28% aqueous) and purified by
column chromatography (CH.sub.3Cl/MeOH 10/1) to give:
[0593]
1-(6-(4-((6-methylpyridin-3-yl)oxy)phenyl)pyridin-2-yl)ethane-1,2-d-
iol (Compound Example No. 27, brown solid, 20%): .sup.1H NMR (400
MHz, CD.sub.3OD): 8.16 (d, 1H, 2.8 Hz), 7.88-7.91 (m, 2H),
7.96-8.03 (m, 3H), 7.74 (dd, 1H, 7.6 and 7.8 Hz), 7.56 (d, 1H, 7.8
Hz), 7.35 (d, 1H, 7.6 Hz), 7.28 (dd, 1H, 2.8 and 8.5 Hz), 7.16 (d,
1H, 8.5 Hz), 7.0-7.08 (m, 2H), 4.76-4.79 (m, 1H), 3.85-3.89 (m,
1H), 3.69-3.74 (m, 1H), 2.47 (s, 3H); LC/MS: m/z=323.1
[M+H].sup.+.
[0594]
1-(6-(4-((6-methylpyridin-3-yl)oxy)phenyl)pyridin-2-yl)ethane-1,2-d-
iol (Compound Example No. 17, white solid, 30%): .sup.1H NMR (400
MHz, CD.sub.3OD): 8.4 (d, 1H, 2.6 Hz), 7.96-8.01 (m, 2H), 7.74 (dd,
1H, 7.6 and 7.8 Hz), 7.59-7.62 (m, 2H), 7.38-7.42 (m, 2H), 7.1-7.14
(m, 2H), 4.76-4.79 (m, 1H), 3.85-3.89 (m, 1H), 3.69-3.74 (m, 1H);
LC/MS: m/z=377.1 [M+H].sup.+.
Example 4
Synthesis of
(R)-1-(6-(4-((5-(trifluoromethyl)pyridin-2-yl)oxy)phenyl)pyridin-2-yl)eth-
ane-1,2-diol (Compound Example No. 23) and related compounds
(Compound Example Nos. 6, 11, 13, 14, 18, 22, and 24)
##STR00258##
[0596] As described in Scheme 4, n-BuLi (22 mL, 2.5N in hexane) was
added to a suspension of compound 11 (19 g, Aldrich) in 300 mL THF
at -30.degree. C. The mixture was stirred under argon at
-20.degree. C. for 1 h to give a yellow solution, and then it was
added a solution of compound 10 (10 g, Accela Chembio) in 50 mL THF
over 5 min. The reaction mixture was warmed to room temperature
over 1 h and heated at 35.degree. C. for 10 h. The reaction was
quenched with water (150 mL) and extracted with CHCl.sub.3
(3.times.150 mL). The combined organic layers were concentrated and
purified by column chromatography (CHCl.sub.3/hexanes 1/2) to give
compound 12 as colorless oil (7 g): .sup.1H NMR (400 MHz,
CDCl.sub.3): 7.42 (dd, 1H, 7.6 and 7.8 Hz), 7.27 (d, 1H, 7.6 Hz),
7.2 (dd, 1H, 0.7 and 7.6 Hz), 6.66 (dd, 1H, 10.2 and 17.5 Hz), 6.17
(dd, 1H, 1.0 and 17.3 Hz), 5.44 (dd, 1H, 0.8 and 17.3 Hz).
[0597] A mixture of compound 12 (4.5 g), K.sub.2CO.sub.3 (10 g), 13
(4 g) and Pd[(o-Tolyl).sub.3P].sub.2Cl.sub.2 (400 mg) in 100 mL
EtOH was heated under argon at 60.degree. C. for 24 h. After
cooling to room temperature, the reaction was quenched with water
(100 mL) and extracted with CHCl.sub.3 (2.times.200 mL). The
combined organic layers were concentrated to give compound 14 as
brown solid.
[0598] A mixture of compound 14 (0.3 g, 1.0 eq.), compound 8a (1.0
eq.), and K.sub.2CO.sub.3 (3 eq.) in 4 mL DMF was shaken at
95.degree. C. for 24 h. The reaction mixture was diluted with water
(20 mL) and extracted with CHCl.sub.3 (2.times.40 mL). The combined
organic layers were concentrated and purified by column
chromatography (silica gel, CHCl.sub.3/MeOH 10/0.5) to give
compound 15 as white solid (200 mg, yield: 40%): .sup.1H NMR (400
MHz, CDCl.sub.3): 8.4 (m, 1H), 8.04-8.07 (m, 2H), 7.85 (dd, 1H, 2.6
and 8.5 Hz), 7.65 (dd, 1H, 7.6 and 7.8 Hz), 7.54 (dd, 1H, 0.8 and
7.7 Hz), 7.18-7.22 (m, 3H), 6.98 (d, 1H, 8.8 Hz), 6.83 (dd, 1H,
10.2 and 17.5 Hz), 6.17 (dd, 1H, 1.5 and 17.3 Hz), 5.44 (dd, 1H,
1.5 and 10.7 Hz).
[0599] Admix-.alpha. (0.43 g, Aldrich) was added to a solution of
compound 15 (0.1 g) in 30 mL (t-BuOH/water 1/1) at 0.degree. C. The
reaction mixture was slowly warmed to room temperature for two
days. The reaction mixture was diluted with water (40 mL) and
extracted with CHCl.sub.3. The organic layer was concentrated and
purified by column chromatography (silica gel, EtOAc/hexanes 1/1)
to get
(R)-1-(6-(4-((5-(trifluoromethyl)pyridin-2-yl)oxy)phenyl)pyridin-2-yl)eth-
ane-1,2-diol (Compound Example No. 23) as white solid (70 mg, yield
60%): .sup.1H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl.sub.3): 8.35 (m, 1H), 7.96-8.01
(m, 2H), 7.92 (dd, 1H, 2.6 and 8.5 Hz), 7.62 (d, 1H, 7.7 Hz), 7.4
(d, 1H, 7.7 Hz), 7.18-7.22 (m, 2H), 7.03 (d, 1H, 8.7 Hz), 4.77-4.81
(m, 1H), 3.85-3.90 (m, 1H), 3.7-3.74 (m, 1H); LC/MS: m/z=377.4
[M+H].sup.+.
[0600] Compound Example Nos. 11, 13, and 14 were prepared following
the same procedure as Compound Example No. 23 using compounds 8c,
8g, and 8h instead of compound 8a:
[0601]
(R)-4-(4-(6-(1,2-dihydroxyethyl)pyridin-2-yl)phenoxy)-3-(trifluorom-
ethyl)benzonitrile (Compound Example No. 11, white solid): .sup.1H
NMR (400 MHz, CDCl.sub.3): 7.92-8.01 (m, 3H), 7.77 (dd, 1H, 7.6 and
7.8 Hz), 7.66 (dd, 1H, 1.9 and 8.7 Hz), 7.62 (d, 1H, 7.6 Hz), 7.27
(d, 1H, 7.4 Hz), 7.12-7.15 (m, 2H), 6.94 (d, 1H, 8.8 Hz), 4.82-4.85
(m, 1H), 4.44 (br, 1H), 3.92-3.96 (m, 1H), 3.75-3.79 (m, 1H), 2.5
(br, 1H); LC/MS: m/z=401.0 [M+H].sup.+.
[0602]
(R)-4-(4-(6-(1,2-dihydroxyethyl)pyridin-2-yl)phenoxy)benzonitrile
(Compound Example No. 13, white solid): .sup.1H NMR (400 MHz,
CDCl.sub.3): 7.96-7.99 (m, 2H), 7.76 (dd, 1H, 7.6 and 7.8 Hz), 7.61
(d, 1H, 7.7 Hz), 7.55-7.58 (m, 2H), 7.24 (d, 1H, 7.4 Hz), 7.09-7.12
(m, 2H), 6.99-7.02 (m, 2H), 4.82-4.85 (m, 1H), 4.49 (br, 1H),
3.92-3.96 (m, 1H), 3.75-3.79 (m, 1H), 2.6 (br, 1H); LC/MS:
m/z=333.1 [M+H].sup.+.
[0603]
(R)-5-(4-(6-(1,2-dihydroxyethyl)pyridin-2-yl)phenoxy)-2-(trifluorom-
ethyl)benzonitrile (Compound Example No. 14, white solid): .sup.1H
NMR (400 MHz, CDCl.sub.3): 7.92-8.03 (m, 2H), 7.77 (dd, 1H, 7.6 and
7.8 Hz), 7.66 (d, 1H, 8.7 Hz), 7.62 (d, 1H, 7.9 Hz), 7.24-7.35 (m,
3H), 7.11-7.14 (m, 2H), 4.82-4.85 (m, 1H), 4.44 (br, 1H), 3.92-3.96
(m, 1H), 3.75-3.79 (m, 1H), 2.55 (br, 1H); LC/MS: m/z=401.0
[M+H].sup.+.
[0604] Compound Example Nos. 6, 18, 22, and 24 were prepared
following the same procedure for Compound Example No. 23 using
compounds 8a, 8c, 8g, and 8h and Admix-.beta. (Aldrich) instead of
Admix-.alpha.:
[0605]
(S)-1-(6-(4-((5-(trifluoromethyl)pyridin-2-yl)oxy)phenyl)pyridin-2--
yl)ethane-1,2-diol (Compound Example No. 24, white solid): .sup.1H
NMR (400 MHz, CDCl.sub.3): 8.35 (m, 1H), 7.96-8.01 (m, 2H), 7.92
(dd, 1H, 2.6 and 8.5 Hz), 7.62 (d, 1H, 7.7 Hz), 7.4 (d, 1H, 7.7
Hz), 7.18-7.22 (m, 2H), 7.03 (d, 1H, 8.7 Hz), 4.77-4.81 (m, 1H),
3.85-3.90 (m, 1H), 3.7-3.74 (m, 1H); LC/MS: m/z=377.4
[M+H].sup.+.
[0606]
(S)-4-(4-(6-(1,2-dihydroxyethyl)pyridin-2-yl)phenoxy)-3-(trifluorom-
ethyl)benzonitrile (Compound Example No. 22, white solid): .sup.1H
NMR (400 MHz, CDCl.sub.3): 7.99-8.01 (m, 2H), 7.93 (d, 1H, 1.9 Hz),
7.77 (dd, 1H, 7.6 and 7.8 Hz), 7.66 (dd, 1H, 1.9 and 8.7 Hz), 7.62
(d, 1H, 7.6 Hz), 7.27 (d, 1H, 7.4 Hz), 7.12-7.15 (m, 2H), 6.94 (d,
1H, 8.8 Hz), 4.82-4.85 (m, 1H), 4.44 (br, 1H), 3.92-3.96 (m, 1H),
3.75-3.79 (m, 1H), 2.5 (br, 1H); LC/MS: m/z=401.0 [M+H].sup.+.
[0607]
(S)-4-(4-(6-(1,2-dihydroxyethyl)pyridin-2-yl)phenoxy)benzonitrile
(Compound Example No. 6, white solid): .sup.1H NMR (400 MHz,
CDCl.sub.3): 7.96-7.99 (m, 2H), 7.76 (dd, 1H, 7.6 and 7.8 Hz), 7.61
(d, 1H, 7.7 Hz), 7.55-7.58 (m, 2H), 7.24 (d, 1H, 7.4 Hz), 7.09-7.12
(m, 2H), 6.99-7.02 (m, 2H), 4.82-4.85 (m, 1H), 4.49 (br, 1H),
3.92-3.96 (m, 1H), 3.75-3.79 (m, 1H), 2.6 (br, 1H); LC/MS:
m/z=333.1 [M+H].sup.+.
[0608]
(S)-5-(4-(6-(1,2-dihydroxyethyl)pyridin-2-yl)phenoxy)-2-(trifluorom-
ethyl)benzonitrile (Compound Example No. 18, white solid): .sup.1H
NMR (400 MHz, CDCl.sub.3): 7.92-8.03 (m, 2H), 7.77 (dd, 1H, 7.6 and
7.8 Hz), 7.66 (d, 1H, 8.7 Hz), 7.62 (d, 1H, 7.9 Hz), 7.24-7.35 (m,
3H), 7.11-7.14 (m, 2H), 4.82-4.85 (m, 1H), 4.44 (br, 1H), 3.92-3.96
(m, 1H), 3.75-3.79 (m, 1H), 2.55 (br, 1H); LC/MS: m/z=401.0
[M+H].sup.+.
Example 5
General procedure for the synthesis of
(R)-1-(6-(4-(4-(trifluoromethyl)phenoxy)phenyl)pyridin-2-yl)ethane-1,2-di-
ol (Compound Example No. 5) and
(S)-1-(6-(4-(4-(trifluoromethyl)phenoxy)phenyl)pyridin-2-yl)ethane-1,2-di-
ol
(Compound Example No. 4)
##STR00259##
[0610] As described in Scheme 5, a mixture of compound 14 (200 mg,
1.0 eq.), compound 16 (1.1 eq., Combi-Blocks, LLC), triethylamine
(4 eq.), Cu(OAc).sub.2 (0.3 eq., Aldrich), and 4 .ANG. molecular
sieve (0.4 g, Aldrich) in 15 mL of DCM was shaken at 40.degree. C.
for 96 h. After cooling to room temperature, the reaction mixture
was filtered, diluted with water (20 mL), and extracted with
CHCl.sub.3 (3.times.20 mL). The combined organic layers were
concentrated under vacuum. The residue was dissolved in
t-BuOH/water (10 mL/10 mL), cooled in an ice-water bath, and
Admix-.alpha. or Admix-.beta., 1.5 eq. (Aldrich) was added. The
reaction mixture was warmed to room temperature over night and kept
at room temperature for two days. The reaction mixture was diluted
with water (30 mL), and extracted with CHCl.sub.3 (3.times.30 mL).
The combined organic layers were concentrated and purified by
column chromatography (silica gel, CHCl.sub.3/MeOH 10/0.5) to
afford the products as white solids (.about.30% in two steps):
[0611]
(R)-1-(6-(4-(4-(trifluoromethyl)phenoxy)phenyl)pyridin-2-yl)ethane--
1,2-diol (Compound Example No. 5): .sup.1H NMR (400 MHz,
CD.sub.3OD): 8.01-8.03 (m, 2H), 7.85 (dd, 1H, 7.6 and 7.8 Hz), 7.68
(d, 1H, 7.6 Hz), 7.61-7.63 (m, 2H), 7.47 (d, 1H, 7.6 Hz), 7.13-7.17
(m, 4H), 4.84-4.87 (m, 1H), 3.93-3.97 (m, 1H), 3.77-3.82 (m, 1H);
LC/MS: m/z=376.5 [M+H].sup.+.
[0612]
(S)-1-(6-(4-(4-(trifluoromethyl)phenoxy)phenyl)pyridin-2-yl)ethane--
1,2-diol (Compound Example No. 4): .sup.1H NMR (400 MHz,
CD.sub.3OD/CD.sub.3Cl 1/1): 7.93-7.96 (m, 2H), 7.76 (dd, 1H, 7.6
and 7.8 Hz), 7.61 (d, 1H, 7.6 Hz), 7.53-7.55 (m, 2H), 7.39 (d, 1H,
7.6 Hz), 7.04-7.09 (m, 4H), 4.76-4.79 (m, 1H), 3.85-3.89 (m, 1H),
3.69-3.74 (m, 1H); LC/MS: m/z=376.5 [M+H].sup.+.
Example 6
Synthesis of
(S)-2-({6-[4-(4-Fluoro-phenoxyl)-phenyl]-pyridin-2-ylmethyl}-amino)propio-
namide (Compound Example No. 88)
##STR00260##
[0614] As described in Scheme 6, Na(OAc).sub.3BH (216 mg, 1.02
mmol) was added to a solution of aldehyde (200 mg, 0.68 mmol),
triethylamine (0.94 mL, 0.68 mmol), L-alanine methyl ester (95 mg,
0.68 mmol) in dichloroethane (15 mL) under argon atmosphere. The
reaction mixture was stirred for 15 h at room temperature. After
the reaction was complete, ethyl acetate (8.0 mL) was added to
reaction mixture which was then washed with sat. NaHCO.sub.3. The
organic phase was dried over anhydrous sodium sulfate and the
solvent was removed in vacuo to give the oily residue. The crude
product was chromatographed to give the ester (228 mg, 88% yield).
Rf: 0.3 (EtOAc: Hexanes=1:1), LC/MS: m/z=381 [M+H].sup.+.
[0615] The ester (60 mg, 0.16 mmol) was dissolved in 7N
NH.sub.3/MeOH (5 mL) and stirred for 2 h. After the reaction was
complete, the solvent was removed. The residue was purified by
preparative TLC to give
(S)-2-({6-[4-(4-fluoro-phenoxyl)-phenyl]-pyridin-2-ylmethyl}-amino)propio-
namide (Compound Example No. 88) as white solid (43 mg, 74% yield).
LC/MS: m/z=366 [M+H].sup.+, .sup.1H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl.sub.3): 8.06
(d, J=8.8 Hz, 2H), 7.82 (t, J=7.7 Hz, 1H), 7.71 (d, J=7.6 Hz, 1H),
7.32 (d, J=6.9 Hz, 1H), 7.03-7.18 (m, 6H), 3.91 (q, J=14 Hz, 2H),
3.3 (s, 1H), 1.35 (d, J=7.0 Hz, 3H).
Example 7
Synthesis of
(S)-1-{4-((S)-1,2-Dihydroxy-ethyl)-6-[4-(4-fluoro-phenoxy)-phenyl]-pyridi-
n-2-yl}-ethane-1,2-diol
(Compound Example No. 26) and
(R)-1-{4-((R)-1,2-Dihydroxy-ethyl)-6-[4-(4-fluoro-phenoxy)-phenyl]-pyridin-
-2-yl}-ethane-1,2-diol
(Compound Example No. 19)
##STR00261##
[0617] As described in Scheme 7, in a 50-mL vial with a screw-top
septum, 4-(4'-fluorophenoxy)phenyl pinacol boronate (compound A) (3
g, 9.55 mmol) was reacted with 2,4,6-trichloropyridine (compound B)
(1.73 grams, 9.55 mmol, Sigma Aldrich), sodium carbonate (2 g, 19.1
mmol), and PdCl.sub.2(PPh.sub.3).sub.2 (335 mg, 0.48 mmol, Sigma
Aldrich), in a 20-mL solution of 2 parts dimethoxyethane, 1 part
ethanol, and 2 parts water. The reaction mixture was heated to
80.degree. C. overnight. When the reaction was complete as
indicated by LC/MS, the mixture was diluted with water (100 mL) and
extracted with ethyl acetate (2.times.100 mL). The organic layers
were combined, dried over sodium sulfate, and concentrated. The
residue was chromatographed by CombiFlash.RTM. (220-gram silica
gel, 0-100% EtOAc/Hexane) to provide
2,4-dichloro-6-[4-(4-fluoro-phenoxy)-phenyl]-pyridine (compound C)
as a waxy solid (1 g, 3 mmol). .sup.1H NMR (CHCl.sub.3): 7.97-7.92
(m, 2H), 7.60-7.57 (m, 1H), 7.27-7.24 (m, 1H), 7.11-6.99 (m, 6H).
LC/MS: m/z 333.
##STR00262##
[0618] As described in Scheme 8, in a 20-mL microwaveable vial with
a crimp-cap septum, compound C (824 mg, 2.47 mmol) was treated with
vinyl boronic acid pinacol ester (compound D) (953 mg, 4.94 mmol,
Sigma Aldrich), and PdCl.sub.2(dppf)*CH.sub.2Cl.sub.2 (202 mg,
0.247 mmol, Sigma Aldrich), under nitrogen in a solution of
tetra-n-butylammonium fluoride (2.5 mL, 1 M in THF, Sigma Aldrich)
and dimethylformamide (0.3 mL). The mixture was heated to
120.degree. C. for 30 min. When the reaction was complete, the
mixture was adsorbed onto silica gel and chromatographed by
CombiFlash.RTM. (40-gram silica gel, 0-40% EtOAc/Hexane) to provide
2-[4-(4-Ffluoro-phenoxy)-phenyl]-4,6-divinyl-pyridine (compound E)
(435 mg, 1.37 mmol) as a clear oil.
##STR00263##
[0619] As described in Scheme 9, In a 50-mL vial with a screw-top
septa, compound E (103 mg, 0.325 mmol) was suspended in a 1:1
solution of tert-butanol (3 mL) and water (3 mL) and cooled in an
ice water bath for 10 min. AD Mix alpha (884 mg, Sigma Aldrich) was
added to the suspension in one portion. The mixture was allowed to
warm to room temperature and stir for 18 h. When the reaction was
complete, the mixture was diluted with 20 mL water and extracted
ethyl acetate (2.times.20 mL). The organic layer was dried over
sodium sulfate, concentrated under vacuum, and chromatographed by
CombiFlash.RTM. (40-gram silica gel, 0-30% EtOAc/Hexane) to provide
(S)-1-{4-((S)-1,2-Dihydroxy-ethyl)-6-[4-(4-fluoro-phenoxy)-phenyl]-pyridi-
n-2-yl}-ethane-1,2-diol (Compound Example No. 26, 29 mg, 0.075
mmol) as a white solid. .sup.1H NMR (DMSO-d.sub.6): 8.09-8.03 (m,
2H), 7.69 (s, 1H), 7.44 (s, 1H), 7.32-7.23 (m, 2H), 7.18-7.11 (m,
2H), 7.11-7.05 (m, 2H), 5.52-5.47 (m, 1H), 5.43-5.38 (m, 1H),
4.85-4.78 (m, 1H), 4.74-4.69 (m, 1H), 4.67-4.58 (m, 2H), 3.81-3.72
(m, 1H), 3.58-3.47 (m, 3H). LC/MS: m/z 385.
##STR00264##
[0620] As described in Scheme 10, in a 50-mL vial with a screw-top
septa, compound E (331 mg, 1.04 mmol) was suspended in a 1:1
solution of tert-butanol (3 mL) and water (3 mL) and cooled in an
ice water bath for 10 min. AD Mix beta (2.84 g, Sigma Aldrich) was
added to the suspension in one portion. The mixture was allowed to
warm to room temperature and stir for 18 h. When the reaction was
complete, the mixture was diluted with water (20 mL) and extracted
ethyl acetate (2.times.20 mL). The organic layer was dried over
sodium sulfate, concentrated under vacuum, and chromatographed by
CombiFlash.RTM. (40-gram silica gel, 0-30% EtOAc/Hexane) to provide
(R)-1-{4-((R)-1,2-dihydroxy-ethyl)-6-[4-(4-fluoro-phenoxy)-phenyl]-pyridi-
n-2-yl}-ethane-1,2-diol (Compound Example No. 19, 177 mg, 0.46
mmol) as a white solid. .sup.1H NMR (DMSO-d.sub.6): 8.09-8.03 (m,
2H), 7.69 (s, 1H), 7.44 (s, 1H), 7.32-7.23 (m, 2H), 7.18-7.11 (m,
2H), 7.11-7.05 (m, 2H), 5.52-5.47 (m, 1H), 5.43-5.38 (m, 1H),
4.85-4.78 (m, 1H), 4.74-4.69 (m, 1H), 4.67-4.58 (m, 2H), 3.81-3.72
(m, 1H), 3.58-3.47 (m, 3H). LC/MS: m/z 385.
Example 8
Synthesis of
2-(2,5,8,11-tetraoxadodecy)-6-(4-(4-trifluoromethyl)phenoxy)
phenyl)pyridine (Compound Example No. 1) and
2-(2,5,8,11,14,17,20,23-octaoxatetracosyl)-6-(4-(4-trifluoromethyl)phenox-
y) phenyl)pyridine
(Compound Example No. 2)
##STR00265##
[0622] As described in Scheme 11, to a solution of compound 1 (190
mg, 0.55 mmol) in DMF (20 mL) at room temperature was added NaH (40
mg, 1.6 mmol) and the resulting mixture was stirred at room
temperature for 15 min under nitrogen. To this mixture was added a
solution of compound 2 (170 mg, 0.72 mmol) in DMF (1 mL). After
stirring for 15 min at room temperature, the reaction mixture was
heated to 50.degree. C. and stirred for 2 h. The solvent was
removed, and the residue was purified by column chromatography (12
gram silica gel, 0-100% EtOAc/Hexane) to give the
2-(2,5,8,11-tetraoxadodecy)-6-(4-(4-trifluoromethyl)phenoxy)
phenyl)pyridine (Compound Example No. 1) (39 mg, 0.079 mmol).
.sup.1H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl.sub.3): 8.01 (d, J=8.8 Hz, 2H), 7.70 (t,
J=7.7 Hz, 1H), 7.59 (d, J=8.3 Hz, 3H), 7.44 (d, J=7.7 Hz, 1H), 7.14
(d, J=8.8 Hz, 2H), 4.77 (s, 2H), 3.63-3.81 (m, 10H), 3.53-3.57 (m,
2H), 3.38 (s, 3H). LC/MS: m/z=492 [M+H]
##STR00266##
[0623] As described in Scheme 12,
2-(2,5,8,11,14,17,20,23-octaoxatetracosyl)-6-(4-(4-trifluoromethyl)phenox-
y)phenyl) pyridine (Compound Example No. 2) was synthesized
similarly to Compound Example No. 1 by using compound 3 instead of
compound 2. .sup.1H NMR (400 MHz, CD.sub.3OD): 8.07 (d, J=8.8 Hz,
2H), 7.87 (t, J=7.9 Hz, 1H), 7.74 (d, J=7.7 Hz, 1H), 7.67 (d, J=9.2
Hz, 2H), 7.48 (d, J=7.7 Hz, 1H), 7.17 (d, J=9.0 Hz, 4H), 4.73 (s,
2H), 3.56-3.79 (m, 28H), 3.33 (s, 3H). LC/MS: m/z=668 [M+H]
Example 9
Synthesis of
1-(2-(((6-(4-(4-fluorophenoxy)phenyl)pyridin-2-yl)methyl)amino)ethyl)imid-
azolidin-2-one (Compound Example No. 62)
##STR00267##
[0624] Step 1: Synthesis of 1-fluoro-4-(4-nitrophenoxy)benzene
(compound 1)
[0625] Method A:
[0626] As described in Scheme 13, a 500 mL round bottom flask was
charged with 4-fluorophenol (11.2 g, 0.1 mmol),
4-fluoro-4-nitrobenzene (14.1 g, 0.1 mol), K.sub.2CO.sub.3 (27.6 g,
0.2 mol) and DMF (50 mL). The reaction mixture was stirred
vigorously at 120.degree. C. for 4 h, cooled to room temperature,
and then poured into 300 mL water. The resulting mixture was
extracted with ethyl acetate. The combined organic layers were
dried over MgSO.sub.4 and concentrated to give compound 1 as an
off-white solid which was used in the next step without further
purification (23.3 g, 100% yield). (m/z+H)=234).
[0627] Method B:
[0628] As described in Scheme 13, mixture of 4-fluorophenol (30 g,
0.27 mol), 1-fluoro-4-nitrobenzene (38 g, 0.27 mol) and
K.sub.2CO.sub.3 (37.8 g, 0.27 mol) in DMF (300 mL) was heated at
95.degree. C. overnight. The reaction mixture was cooled to room
temperature and diluted with ethyl acetate (150 mL). The organic
layer was washed with water. The organic layer was dried over
anhydrous MgSO.sub.4 and concentrated under reduced pressure to
give an oily residue. The residue was purified by automated column
chromatography on silica gel using a CombiFlash.RTM. system (5%
EtOAc in Hexanes) to give compound 1 as brown crystals (44 g, 70%
yield, R.sub.f=0.7, eluent (30% diethyl ether in hexanes), .sup.1H
NMR (400 MHz, CD.sub.3Cl): 8.2 (d, J=9.4 Hz, 2H), 7.04-7.17 (m,
4H), 6.99. (d, J=9.4, 2H)).
##STR00268##
Step 2: Synthesis of 4-(4-fluorophenoxy)aniline (compound 2)
[0629] Method A:
[0630] Compound 1 (23.3 g, 0.1 mol) was dissolved in ca. 50 mL MeOH
and to this solution two spatulas of palladium on carbon (5%) (ca.
50 mg) were added. The reaction mixture was purged with nitrogen
and hydrogen (three times) and stirred overnight at room
temperature under a balloon of hydrogen. The palladium on carbon
was removed by filtration and the filtrate was concentrated by
rotary evaporation to give compound 2 as an off-white solid (20.4
g, 100% yield, (m/z+H)=204).
[0631] Method B:
[0632] Compound 1 (10 g, 42.9 mmol) was dissolved in 10% ethyl
acetate in methanol (250 mL) and 10% palladium on carbon (2.0 g)
was added. The reaction mixture was stirred for 5.0 h at room
temperature. After the reaction was complete, the mixture was
filtered through a pad of celite. The filtrate was concentrated to
give compound 2 as a reddish brown solid which was used in the next
step without purification (8.5 g, 97% yield, R.sub.f=0.2, eluent
(25% ethyl acetate in hexanes).
##STR00269##
Step 3: Synthesis of 1-fluoro-4-(4-iodophenoxy)benzene (compound
3)
[0633] Method A:
[0634] To a DME (272 mL) solution of compound 2 (20.4 g, 0.1 mol)
was added a solution of H.sub.2SO.sub.4 (41 mL concentrated
H.sub.2SO.sub.4 in 204 mL of H.sub.2O) dropwise. The resulting
mixture was cooled to 0.degree. C. and a solution of NaNO.sub.2
(10.3 g, 0.15 mol) in H.sub.2O (68 mL) was added over 20 min. After
the addition was complete, the reaction mixture was stirred at
0.degree. C.-5.degree. C. for an additional 30 min and a solution
of NaI (75 g, 0.5 mol) in H.sub.2O (204 mL) was added dropwise at
0.degree. C. After the addition was complete, the mixture was
stirred for and additional 30 min and diluted with EtOAc. The
organic layer was collected and washed with an aqueous solution of
Na.sub.2S.sub.2O.sub.3 and brine and dried over MgSO.sub.4. The
solvent was removed by evaporation and the residue solidified
instantly. The pale solid product (compound 3) was used in the next
step without further purification (96% yield, (m/z+H)=315).
[0635] Method B:
[0636] To a solution of p-TsOH.H.sub.2O (56.0 g, 300 mmol) in
acetonitrile (500 mL), was added compound 2. The suspension was
cooled to 0-5.degree. C. and stirred for 15 min. A solution of
NaNO.sub.2 (13.8 g, 200 mmol) and KI (41.5 g, 250 mmol) in H.sub.2O
(150 mL) was added slowly thereto. During the addition, N.sub.2
evolved. The reaction mixture was stirred for 1 h at room
temperature. After the reaction was complete, saturated NaHCO.sub.3
was added to adjust the pH to 9.about.10 and 2M
Na.sub.2S.sub.2O.sub.3 (6.0 mL) was added. The aqueous layer was
separated and extracted with ethyl acetate. The combined organic
layers were dried with anhydrous MgSO.sub.4 and concentrated under
reduced pressure. The crude product was purified by automated
column chromatography on silica gel using a CombiFlash.RTM. system
(10% ethyl acetate in hexanes) to give compound 3 as a pale brown
crystal (19.3 g, 67% yield, R.sub.f=0.8, eluent (25% ethyl acetate
in hexanes), LC/MS: m/z=315 [M+H].sup.+).
##STR00270##
Step 4: Synthesis of
2-(4-(4-fluorophenoxy)phenyl)-4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolane
(compound 4)
[0637] Method A:
[0638] A 100 mL round bottom flask was charged with compound 3
(Netchem, 5 g, 15.9 mmol), pinacol diborane (4.43 g, 17.4 mmol),
KOAc (4.68 g, 47.7 mmol), Pd(dppf)Cl.sub.2 (402 mg, 0.49 mmol) and
dioxane (60 mL). The reaction mixture was purged with argon and
then stirred at 90.degree. C. under argon for 20 h. The reaction
mixture was cooled to room temperature, diluted with EtOAc, and
dried over MgSO.sub.4. The EtOAc was evaporated and the residue was
purified by column chromatography on silica gel (hexanes/EtOAc) to
give compound 4 as a white solid (2.5 g, 50% yield,
(m/z+H)=315).
[0639] Method B:
[0640] To a suspension of compound 3 (10 g, 31.8 mmol) in dioxane
(320 mL) was added Pd(dppf)Cl.sub.2.CH.sub.2Cl.sub.2 (0.82 g, 1.0
mmol) and reaction mixture was degassed by repeating argon/vacuum
cycles. The suspension was stirred for 10 min at room temperature,
bis(pinacolato)diboron (8.9 g, 35.0 mmol) and potassium acetate
(0.97 g, 95.4 mmol) were added, and the reaction mixture was heated
at 90.degree. C. for 18 h under argon. Upon cooling to room
temperature, the mixture was filtered through a pad of celite and
concentrated under reduced pressure. The residue was purified by
automated column chromatography on silica gel using a
CombiFlash.RTM. system (5% ethyl acetate in hexanes) to give
compound 4 as a pale brown solid (9.0 g, 90% yield, R.sub.f=0.4,
eluent (10% ethyl acetate in hexanes), LC/MS: m/z=315 [M+H].sup.+,
.sup.1H NMR (400 MHz, CD.sub.3Cl): 7.67 (d, J=8.6 Hz, 2H),
7.06-6.96 (m, 4H), 6.93 (d, J=8.6 Hz, 2H), 1.33 (s, 12H)).
##STR00271##
Step 5: Synthesis of compound 6
[0641] According to Scheme 17, a 100 mL round bottom flask was
charged with compound 4 (3.14 g, 10 mmol), bromopyridine aldehyde 5
(Aldrich, 1.86 g, 10 mmol), Pd(dppf)Cl.sub.2 (408 mg, 0.50 mmol)
and a THF solution of TBAF (1N in THF). The mixture was purged with
argon and then stirred at 60.degree. C. under argon for 20 h. The
reaction mixture was cooled to room temperature and diluted with
EtOAc. The EtOAc was isolated and dried over MgSO.sub.4. The EtOAc
was evaporated and the residue was subjected to flash column
chromatography (hexanes/EtOAc) to give compound 6 as white solid
(yield 75%) (m/z+H) 294.
##STR00272##
Step 6: Synthesis of
1-(2-(((6-(4-(4-fluorophenoxy)phenyl)pyridin-2-yl)methyl)amino)ethyl)
imidazolidin-2-one
[0642] According to Scheme 18, a mixture of the compound 6 (100 mg,
0.34 mmol) and amine 9 (44 mg, 0.34 mmol) in THF (5 mL) was stirred
for 14 h at room temperature. NaBH.sub.4 (13 mg, 0.34 mmol) was
added thereto, and the mixture was stirred at room temperature for
20 min. The solvent was evaporated and the residue was subjected to
flash column chromatography (silica gel, eluent: EtOAc/MeOH) to
give
1-(2-(((6-(4-(4-fluorophenoxy)phenyl)pyridin-2-yl)methyl)amino)ethyl)imid-
azolidin-2-one (Compound Example No. 62) (100 mg, 72%). LC/MS:
m/z=407 [M+H].sup.+, .sup.1H NMR (400 MHz, CD.sub.3OD): 7.95 (d,
J=9.0 Hz, 2H), 7.70 (t, J=7.5 Hz, 1H), 7.6 (d, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.19
(d, J=8.56, 1H), 6.9-7.06 (m, 6H), 3.83 (s, 2H), 3.17-3.19 (m, 6H),
2.70 (t, J=6.39 Hz, 2H).
Example 10
Synthesis of
2-(((6-(4-(4-fluorophenoxy)phenyl)pyridin-2-yl)methyl)(2-(2-oxoimidazolid-
in-1-yl)ethyl)amino)acetonitrile (Compound Example No. 69)
##STR00273##
[0644] According to Scheme 19, a mixture of Compound Example No. 62
(300 mg, 0.73 mmol), 2-bromoacetonitrile (106 mg, 0.88 mmol) and
TEA in DMF (5 mL) was stirred at 40.degree. C. for 3 h. The mixture
was diluted with EtOAc and water. The EtOAc was isolated, washed
with brine, dried over MgSO.sub.4, and concentrated. The residue
was subjected to flash column chromatography (silica gel, eluent:
EtOAc) to give
2-(((6-(4-(4-fluorophenoxy)phenyl)pyridin-2-yl)methyl)(2-(2-oxoimidazolid-
in-1-yl)ethyl)amino) acetonitrile (Compound Example No. 69) (300
mg, 92%). LC/MS: m/z=446 [M+H].sup.+, .sup.1H NMR (400 MHz,
CD.sub.3OD): 8.02 (d, J=8.61 Hz, 2H), 7.83 (t, J=7.7 Hz, 1H), 7.72
(d, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 7.40 (d, J=7.8, 1H), 6.9-7.01 (m, 6H), 3.91 (s,
2H), 3.84 (s, 1H), 3.23-3.4 (m, 6H), 2.81 (t, J=5.7 Hz, 2H)
Example 11
Synthesis of
2-(((6-(4-(4-fluorophenoxy)phenyl)pyridin-2-yl)methyl)(2-(2-oxoimidazolid-
in-1-yl)ethyl)amino)acetamide (Compound Example No. 72)
##STR00274##
[0646] According to Scheme 20, Compound Example No. 62 (100 mg,
0.25 mmol), 2-bromoacetamide (34 mg, 0.25 mmol) and DIEA (0.1 mL)
were dissolved in 1.5 mL of DMF. The mixture was heated at
140.degree. C. for 20 min in a microwave oven, cooled to room
temperature, and worked-up with EtOAc. The EtOAc was removed and
the residue was recrystallized from EtOAc/MeOH to give
2-(((6-(4-(4-fluorophenoxy)phenyl)pyridin-2-yl)methyl)(2-(2-oxoimidazolid-
in-1-yl)ethyl)amino) acetamide (Compound Example No. 72) (100 mg,
87%) as white solid. LC/MS: m/z=464 [M+H].sup.+, .sup.1H NMR (400
MHz, DMSO-d.sub.6): 8.80 (d, J=8.9 Hz, 2H), 7.78-7.85 (m, 2H), 7.5
(s, 1H), 7.35 (d, J=7.1 Hz, 1H), 7.04-7.29 (m, 7H), 6.25 (s, 1H),
3.80 (s, 1H), 3.07-3.32 (m, 8H), 2.60 (t, J=5.9 Hz, 2H)
Example 12
Synthesis of
1-(2-(((6-(4-(4-(trifluoromethyl)phenoxy)phenyl)pyridin-2-yl)methyl)amino-
) ethyl)imidazolidin-2-one (Compound Example No. 61)
##STR00275##
[0647] Step 1: Synthesis of Compound 7
[0648] According to Scheme 21, a 50 mL round bottom flask was
charged with 4-hydroxyl phenyl borate (2.2 g, 10 mmol),
6-bromopyridine aldehyde (1.86 g, 10 mmol),
Pd(PPh.sub.3).sub.2Cl.sub.2 (0.5 mmol), Na.sub.2CO.sub.3 (2.76 g,
20 mmol) and DME/EtOH/H.sub.2O (5 mL/2.5 mL/5 mL). The mixture was
purged with argon and stirred at 90.degree. C. under argon for 14
h. The reaction mixture was cooled to room temperature, acidified
to pH 1 with conc. HCl and extracted with EtOAc. The EtOAc was
isolated and dried over MgSO.sub.4. The EtOAc was evaporated and
the residue was subjected to flash column chromatography
(hexanes/EtOAc) to give compound 7 as yellow solid (yield 75%)
(m/z+H) 200.
##STR00276##
Step 2: Synthesis of
1-(2-(((6-(4-(4-(trifluoromethyl)phenoxy)phenyl)pyridin-2-yl)methyl)amino-
)ethyl)imidazolidin-2-one
[0649] According to Scheme 22, a 20 mL round bottom flask was
charged with compound 7 (150 mg, 0.75 mmol), 4-fluoro
trifluorobenzene (123 mg, 0.75 mmol), and K.sub.2CO.sub.3 (138 mg
g, 1 mmol) in 3 mL DMF. The mixture was stirred at 80.degree. C.
for 3 h. The reaction mixture was cooled to room temperature and
worked up with EtOAc. The EtOAc layer was isolated, dried over
MgSO.sub.4, and evaporated to dryness. The crude product was used
for next step without further purification (258 mg, yield 100%)
(m/z+H)=344.
[0650] A mixture of compound 8 (117 mg, 0.34 mmol) and amine 9 (44
mg, 0.34 mmol) in THF (5 mL) was stirred for 14 h at room
temperature. NaBH.sub.4 (13 mg, 0.34 mmol) was added thereto, and
the mixture was stirred at room temperature for 20 min. The solvent
was evaporated and the residue was subjected to flash column
chromatography (silica gel, eluent: EtOAc/MeOH) to give
1-(2-(((6-(4-(4-(trifluoromethyl)phenoxy)phenyl)pyridin-2-yl)methyl)amino-
)ethyl) imidazolidin-2-one (Compound Example No. 61) (108 mg, 70%).
LC/MS: m/z=457 [M+H].sup.+; .sup.1H NMR (400 MHz, CD.sub.3OD): 8.18
(d, J=9.0 Hz, 2H), 7.79-7.80 (m, 2H), 7.70 (d, J=8.6 Hz, 2H), 7.36
(d, J=7.5 Hz, 2H), 7.15-7.23 (m. 3H), 4.11 (s, 2H), 3.34-3.51 (m,
6H), 2.80 (t, J=6.1 Hz, 2H)
Example 13
Synthesis of
4-(4-(6-(((2-(2-oxoimidazolidin-1-yl)ethyl)amino)methyl)pyridin-2-yl)phen-
oxy)benzonitrile (Compound Example No. 67)
##STR00277##
[0652] According to Scheme 23,
4-(4-(6-(((2-(2-oxoimidazolidin-1-yl)ethyl)amino)methyl)
pyridin-2-yl)phenoxy)benzonitrile (Compound Example No. 67) was
synthesized in 60% yield in a similar way as that of Compound
Example No. 61 in Scheme 22. LC/MS: m/z=414 [M+H].sup.+, .sup.1H
NMR (400 MHz, CD.sub.3OD): 8.17 (d, J=9.06 Hz, 2H), 7.85 (t, J=7.7
Hz, 1H), 7.7-7.8 (m, 3H), 7.3 (d, J=7.7 Hz, 1H), 7.2-7.13 (m, 4H),
4.0 (s, 2H), 3.28-3.50 (s, 6H), 2.84 (t, J=6.1 Hz, 2H).
Example 14
Synthesis of
1-(2-(((6-(4-((5-(trifluoromethyl)pyridin-2-yl)oxy)phenyl)pyridin-2-yl)me-
thyl)amino)ethyl)imidazolidin-2-one (Compound Example No. 68)
##STR00278##
[0654] According to Scheme 24,
1-(2-(((6-(4-((5-(trifluoromethyl)pyridin-2-yl)oxy)phenyl)pyridin-2-yl)me-
thyl)amino)ethyl)imidazolidin-2-one (Compound Example No. 68) was
synthesized in 75% yield in a similar way as that of Compound
Example No. 61 in Scheme 22. LC/MS: m/z=458 [M+H].sup.+, .sup.1H
NMR (400 MHz, CD.sub.3OD): 8.35 (s, 1H), 7.07-8.13 (m, 3H),
7.62-7.80 (m, 2H), 7.13-7.28 (m, 3H), 7.09 (d, J=8.8 Hz, 1H), 3.87
(s, 2H), 3.13-3.39 (m, 6H), 2.65-2.76 (m, 2H).
Example 15
Synthesis of
4-(4-(6-(((2-(2-oxoimidazolidin-1-yl)ethyl)amino)methyl)pyridin-2-yl)phen-
oxy)-3-(trifluoromethyl)benzonitrile (Compound Example No. 65)
##STR00279##
[0656] According to Scheme 25,
4-(4-(6-(((2-(2-oxoimidazolidin-1-yl)ethyl)amino)methyl)pyridin-2-yl)phen-
oxy)-3-(trifluoromethyl)benzonitrile (Compound Example No. 65) was
synthesized in 75% yield in a similar way as that of Compound
Example No. 61 in Scheme 22. LC/MS: m/z=482 [M+H].sup.+, .sup.1H
NMR (400 MHz, CD.sub.3OD): 8.23 (d, J=8.8 Hz, 2H), 8.2 (d, J=2.0
Hz, 1H), 7.78-7.97 (m, 3H), 7.4 (d, J=6.4 Hz, 2H), 7.3 (d, J=9.0
Hz, 2H), 7.1 (d, J=8.8 Hz, 1H), 3.3-3.5 (m, 6H), 2.85 (t, J=6.1 Hz,
2H).
Example 16
Synthesis of
2-(4-(6-(((2-(2-oxoimidazolidin-1-yl)ethyl)amino)methyl)pyridin-2-yl)phen-
oxy)-5-(trifluoromethyl)benzonitrile (Compound Example No. 63)
##STR00280##
[0658] According to Scheme 26,
2-(4-(6-(((2-(2-oxoimidazolidin-1-yl)ethyl)amino)methyl)pyridin-2-yl)phen-
oxy)-5-(trifluoromethyl)benzonitrile (Compound Example No. 63) was
synthesized in 75% yield in a similar way as that of Compound
Example No. 61 in Scheme 22. LC/MS: m/z=482 [M+H].sup.+, .sup.1H
NMR (400 MHz, CD.sub.3OD): 8.25 (d, J=8.5 Hz, 2H), 8.1 (s, 1H),
7.75-7.94 (m, 3H), 7.28-7.37 (m, 3H), 7.14 (d, J=8.8 Hz, 1H), 4.02
(s, 2H), 3.3-3.5 (m, 6H), 2.86 (t, J=6.1 Hz, 2H).
Example 17
Synthesis of
1-(2-(((6-(4-((3-chloro-5-(trifluoromethyl)pyridin-2-yl)oxy)phenyl)pyridi-
n-2-yl)methyl)amino)ethyl)imidazolidin-2-one (Compound Example No.
66)
##STR00281##
[0660] According to Scheme 27,
1-(2-(((6-(4-((3-chloro-5-(trifluoromethyl)pyridin-2-yl)oxy)
phenyl)pyridin-2-yl)methyl)amino)ethyl)imidazolidin-2-one (Compound
Example No. 66) was synthesized in 75% yield in a similar way as
that of Compound Example No. 61 in Scheme 22. LC/MS: m/z=492
[M+H].sup.+, .sup.1H NMR (400 MHz, CD.sub.3OD): 8.36 (m, 1H), 8.32
(d, J=2.2 Hz, 1H), 8.18 (d, J=8.8 Hz, 2H), 7.78-7.88 (m, 2H),
7.30-7.36 (m, 3H), 3.99 (s, 2H), 3.33-3.47 (m, 6H), 2.84 (t, d=6.3
Hz, 2H).
Example 18
Synthesis of
1-(2-(((6-(4-(4-(methylsulfonyl)phenoxy)phenyl)pyridin-2-yl)methyl)amino)-
ethyl)imidazolidin-2-one (Compound Example No. 71)
##STR00282##
[0662] According to Scheme 28,
1-(2-(((6-(4-(4-(methylsulfonyl)phenoxy)phenyl)pyridin-2-yl)methyl)amino)-
ethyl)imidazolidin-2-one (Compound Example No. 71) was synthesized
in 65% yield in a similar way as that of Compound Example No. 61 in
Scheme 22. LC/MS: m/z=467 [M+H].sup.+, .sup.1H NMR (400 MHz,
CD.sub.3OD): 8.13 (d, J=9.0 Hz, 2H), 7.95-8.0 (m, 4H), 7.38-7.4 (m,
1H), 7.21-7.29 (m, 4H), 4.52 (s, 2H), 3.5-3.60 (m, 4H), 3.35-3.47
(m, 4H), 3.15 (s, 3H).
Example 19
Synthesis of
5-(4-(6-(((2-(2-oxoimidazolidin-1-yl)ethyl)amino)methyl)pyridin-2-yl)phen-
oxy)-2-(trifluoromethyl)benzonitrile (Compound Example No. 70)
##STR00283##
[0664] According to Scheme 29,
5-(4-(6-(((2-(2-oxoimidazolidin-1-yl)ethyl)amino)methyl)pyridin-2-yl)phen-
oxy)-2-(trifluoromethyl)benzonitrile (Compound Example No. 70) was
synthesized in 86% yield in a similar way as that of Compound
Example No. 61 in Scheme 22. LC/MS: m/z=482 [M+H].sup.+, .sup.1H
NMR (400 MHz, CD.sub.3OD): 8.03 (d, J=9.0 Hz, 2H), 7.63-7.70 (m,
2H), 7.54 (d, J=7.7 Hz, 1H), 7.32 (d, J=2.4 Hz, 1H), 7.20-7.25 (m,
2H), 7.08-7.15 (d, J=8.8 Hz, 2H), 4.48 (br, s, 1H), 3.40-3.46 (m,
2H), 3.41-3.46 (m, 2H), 3.30-3.37 (m, 4H), 2.87 (t, J=6.3 Hz,
2H).
Example 20
Synthesis of
1-(2-((2-(6-(4-(4-fluorophenoxy)phenyl)pyridin-2-yl)ethyl)amino)ethyl)imi-
dazolidin-2-one (Compound Example No. 64)
##STR00284##
[0665] Step 1: Synthesis of Compound 15
[0666] According to Scheme 30, at 0.degree. C., a suspension of
Ph.sub.3PCH.sub.2OMeCl (0.16 g, 0.46 mmol) in THF (10 mL) under
argon was treated with t-BuOK (57.8 mg, 0.6 mmol) in one portion.
The red orange suspension was stirred for additional 10 min, then
compound 6 was added in 3 portions. The mixture was stirred at
0.degree. C. for additional 15 min, quenched with H.sub.2O/HCl (2
N), and worked up with ether. The ether was removed and compound 14
was used for next step without further purification.
[0667] Compound 14 was dissolved in methanol and cooled to
0.degree. C. A NaBH.sub.4 aqueous solution (2 N) was added to the
above mixture dropwise. The reaction mixture was extracted with
EtOAc, washed with brine, and dried over MgSO.sub.4. Removal of
EtOAc followed by flash column chromatography (Hexanes/EtOAc) gave
compound 15 as a sticky oil (Yield 70% over 2 steps) (m/z+H)
310.
##STR00285##
Step 2: Synthesis of Compound 16
[0668] According to Scheme 31, compound 15 (100 mg, 0.32 mmol) and
TEA (0.1 mL) were dissolved in DCM (3 mL) and cooled to 0.degree.
C. MsCl (37 mg, 0.34 mmol) was added to the mixture slowly and the
resulting mixture was stirred at 0.degree. C. for 30 min and then
worked up with DCM. Removal of the DCM gave compound 16, which was
used for next step without further purification (m/z+H) 388.
##STR00286##
Step 3: Synthesis of
1-(2-((2-(6-(4-(4-fluorophenoxy)phenyl)pyridin-2-yl)ethyl)amino)ethyl)imi-
dazolidin-2-one
[0669] According to Scheme 32, a mixture of compound 16 (50 mg,
0.13 mmol), 2-aminoethyl imidazolidone (compound 17) (30 mg, 0.13
mmol), and K.sub.2CO.sub.3 (50 mg, 0.36 mmol) in acetonitrile (3
mL) was stirred at 40.degree. C. for 14 h, worked up with EtOAc,
and purified by reverse phase (C18) column chromatography
(H.sub.2O/ACN with 0.1% TFA) to give
1-(2-((2-(6-(4-(4-fluorophenoxy)phenyl)pyridin-2-yl)ethyl)amino)ethyl)
imidazolidin-2-one (Compound Example No. 64) as white solid (yield
70%). LC/MS: m/z=421 [M+H].sup.+, .sup.1H NMR (400 MHz,
MeOH-d.sub.4): 7.5-7.9 (4H, m), 6.8-7.3 (7H, m), 2.9-3.6 (12H,
m).
Example 21
Synthesis of
1-(2-(((2-(4-(4-fluorophenoxy)phenyl)pyridin-4-yl)methyl)amino)ethyl)imid-
azolidin-2-one (Compound Example No. 105)
##STR00287##
[0671] According to Scheme 33, to a solution of compound 84 (100
mg, 0.29 mmol) in MeOH (2 mL) was added solid NaBH.sub.4 in several
portions until LC/MS showed complete conversion to compounds 93 and
94. The mixture was purified by column chromatography (12 g silica
gel, 0-80% EtOAc/Hexane) to give compound 94 (72 mg, 0.24
mmol).
[0672] The tosylate (compound 95) was prepared from compound 94 as
described in Compound Example No. 51 and made to react with
2-aminoethyl imidazolidone to give
1-(2-(((2-(4-(4-fluorophenoxy)phenyl)pyridin-4-yl)methyl)amino)ethyl)
imidazolidin-2-one (Compound Example No. 105). .sup.1H NMR
(CD.sub.3OD): 8.69 (d, 1H, J=6 Hz), 8.01 (d, 2H, J=8.8 Hz), 7.98
(s, 1H), 7.45 (dd, 1H, J1=2, J2=5.6 Hz), 7.06-7.18 (m, 6H), 4.40
(s, 2H), 3.42-3.56 (m, 6H), 3.32 (m, 2H). LC/MS: m/z=407 (M+1).
Example 22
Synthesis of
6-(4-(4-fluorophenoxy)phenyl)-4-(3-phenylureido)picolinamide
(Compound Example No. 84) and
2-(3-(2-carbamoyl-6-(4-(4-fluorophenoxy)phenyl)pyridin-4-yl)ureido)acetic
acid (Compound Example No. 87)
##STR00288##
[0673] Step 1: Synthesis of Pyridine amide 10
[0674] According to Scheme 34, a 100 mL round bottom flask was
charged with diphenyl ether borate 4 (3.14 g, 10 mmol),
2,4-dichloropyridine ester (Astatech, 2.05 g, 10 mmol),
Pd(dppf)Cl.sub.2 (408 mg, 0.50 mmol) and a THF solution of TBAF (1N
in THF). The mixture was purged with argon and stirred at
60.degree. C. under argon for 14 h. The reaction mixture was cooled
to room temperature and diluted with EtOAc. The EtOAc was isolated
and dried over MgSO.sub.4. The EtOAc was evaporated and the residue
was subjected to flash column chromatography (hexanes/EtOAc) to
give compound 9 as white solid (yield 75%) (m/z+H) 358.
[0675] Compound 9 was dissolved in 7 N NH3 in MeOH and stirred at
room temperature for 14 h. The solvent was removed to give compound
10, which was used for next step without further purification
(m/z+H) 343.
##STR00289##
Step 2: Synthesis of Compound 12
[0676] According to Scheme 35, a 10 mL microwavable vial was
charged with compound 10 (250 mg, 0.73 mmol),
2,4-dimethoxybenzylamine (Aldrich, 0.54 mL, 3.63 mmol),
Pd.sub.2(dba).sub.3 (21 mg, 0.036 mmol), NaOBu-t (140 mg, 1.46
mmol), BINAP (45 mg, 0.07 mmol) and dioxane/DMF (3 mL/1 mL). The
mixture was purge with argon and then stirred at 160.degree. C.
under microwave for 20 min. The reaction mixture was cooled to room
temperature and diluted with EtOAc. The EtOAc was isolated and
dried over MgSO.sub.4. The EtOAc was evaporated and the residue was
subjected to flash column chromatography (hexanes/EtOAc) to give
compound 11 as white solid (yield 55%) (m/z+H) 474.
[0677] Compound 11 was dissolved in TFA and stirred at room
temperature for 2 h. The TFA was removed and the residue was
dissolved in EtOAc, which was washed with sat. NaHCO3 and brine.
The EtOAc was isolated and concentrated to give crude 12, which was
used for next step without further purification (m/z+H) 324.
##STR00290##
Step 3: Synthesis of
6-(4-(4-fluorophenoxy)phenyl)-4-(3-phenylureido)picolinamide
[0678] According to Scheme 36, 25 mL round bottom flask was charged
with compound 12 (40 mg, 0.124 mmol), phenylisocyanate (0.013 mL,
0.124 mmol), DIEA (0.1 mL) and DMF (2 mL). The mixture was stirred
at 60.degree. C. overnight and then worked up with EtOAc. Removal
of EtOAc followed by flash column chromatography (hexanes/EtOAc)
gave 6-(4-(4-fluorophenoxy)phenyl)-4-(3-phenylureido)picolinamide
(Compound Example No. 84) as off-white solid (yield 75%). LC/MS:
m/z=443 [M+H].sup.+, .sup.1H NMR (400 MHz, CD.sub.3OD): 7.5-8.5
(4H, m); 6.8-7.5 (11H, m).
Example 23
Synthesis of
2-(3-(2-carbamoyl-6-(4-(4-fluorophenoxy)phenyl)pyridin-4-yl)ureido)acetic
acid (Compound Example No. 87)
##STR00291##
[0680] According to Scheme 37, and following the similar procedure
as that of Compound Example No. 84 in Scheme 36, intermediate 13
was synthesized. Compound 13 (43.8 mg, 0.2 mmol) was suspended in
THF (2 mL) and 0.5 mL) 0.5 N NaOH. The mixture was stirred at
60.degree. C. for 2 h and then acidified with 1 N HCl at 0.degree.
C. The precipitate was collected by vacuum filtration and dried to
give
2-(3-(2-carbamoyl-6-(4-(4-fluorophenoxy)phenyl)pyridin-4-yl)ureido)acetic
acid (Compound Example No. 87) as off-white solid (yield 90%).
LC/MS: m/z=425 [M+H].sup.+, .sup.1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d.sub.6):
9.5 (1H, s); 9.1 (1H, s), 8.8 (1H, s), 7.9 (1H,$), 6.3-8.8 (10H,
m), 3.8 (2H, s).
Example 24
General Synthesis of 4-amino Substituted Pyridines
##STR00292## ##STR00293##
[0682] Compound 18 was synthesized according to the procedures
reported in the literature (J. Org. Chem. 1998, 63, 1740-1741) as
shown in Scheme 38.
[0683] A suspension of compound 18, amine NHR.sub.1R.sub.2 (5 eq.),
K.sub.3PO.sub.4 (3 eq.), Pd.sub.2(dba).sub.3 (0.08 eq.), BINAP
(0.16 eq.) in dioxane (0.45 mL) and DMF (0.05 mL) was blanked with
argon, then heated at 160.degree. C. in a Microwave oven (Biotage,
Initiator 2.5) for 10-30 min. After cooling to room temperature,
the reaction mixture was purified by column chromatography (4 g
silica gel, 20-60% EtOAc/Hexane) to give compound 19.
[0684] To a solution of compound 19 in EtOH (2 mL) and H.sub.2O (2
mL) was added platinum catalyst (0.01 eq., Strem) and heated at
100.degree. C. oil bath for 10 min. After cooling to room
temperature, the reaction mixture was extracted with EtOAc
(4.times.20 mL) and the combined organic layers were dried over
Na.sub.2SO.sub.4, filtered and concentrated. The residue was
purified either by silica gel column chromatography using
MeOH/CH.sub.2Cl.sub.2 (containing 1% NH.sub.3) as the eluent or by
C18 column chromatography (reverse phase HPLC) to give compound
20.
Example 25
Synthesis of
6-(4-(4-fluorophenoxy)phenyl)-4-((2-morpholinoethyl)amino)picolinamide
(Compound Example No. 53)
##STR00294##
[0686]
6-(4-(4-fluorophenoxy)phenyl)-4-(2-morpholinoethyl)amino)picolinami-
de (Compound Example No. 53) was prepared according to general
procedure of Scheme 38. .sup.1H NMR (CD.sub.3OD): 8.07 (m, 2H),
7.29 (m, 2H), 7.0-7.2 (m, 6H), 3.74 (t, 4H, J=4.8 Hz), 3.43 (t, 2H,
J=6.4 Hz), 2.67 (t, 2H, J=6.4 Hz), 2.57 (m, 4H). LC/MS: m/z=437
(M+1)
Example 26
Synthesis of
4-((3-(1H-imidazol)-1-yl)propyl)amino)-6-(4-(4-fluorophenoxy)phenylpicoli-
nonitrile (Compound Example No. 110)
##STR00295##
[0688]
4-((3-(1H-imidazol)-1-yl)propyl)amino)-6-(4-(4-fluorophenoxy)phenyl
picolinonitrile (Compound Example No. 110) was prepared according
to general procedure of Scheme 38. .sup.1H NMR (CD.sub.3OD): 8.97
(s, 1H), 7.88 (d, 2H, J=9.2 Hz), 7.70 (t, 1H, J=2 Hz), 7.60 (t, 1H,
J=2 Hz), 7.0-7.18 (m, 6H), 4.40 (t, 2H, J=7.6 Hz), 3.36 (t, 2H,
J=6.8 Hz), 2.25 (m, 2H). LC/MS: m/z=414 (M+1).
Example 27
Synthesis of
6-(4-(4-fluorophenoxy)phenyl)-4-(piperazin-1-yl)picolinamide
(Compound Example No. 55)
##STR00296##
[0690] According to Scheme 39, compound 62, which was prepared
according to the general procedure of Scheme 38, was treated with
10% TFA in CH.sub.2Cl.sub.2 at room temperature for 5 h, the
reaction mixture was concentrated, and the residue was purified via
C18 column reverse HPLC to obtain
6-(4-(4-fluorophenoxy)phenyl)-4-(piperazin-1-yl)picolinamide
(Compound Example No. 55) .sup.1H NMR (CD.sub.3OD): 8.08 (m, 2H),
7.63 (d, 1H, J=2.4 Hz), 7.47 (d, 1H, J=2.4 Hz), 7.06-7.18 (m, 6H),
3.84 (t, 4H, J=4 Hz), 3.41 (t, 4H, J=5.2 Hz). LC/MS: m/z=393
(M+1).
[0691]
6-(4-(4-fluorophenoxy)phenyl)-4-(piperazin-1-yl)pyridine-2-yl)(pipe-
razin-1-yl)methanone (Compound Example No. 78) was isolated as a
minor impurity in the synthesis of Compound Example No. 55. .sup.1H
NMR (CD.sub.3OD): 7.85 (d, 2H, J=9.2 Hz), 7.31 (d, 1H, J=2.4 Hz),
7.12 (d, 1H, J=2.4 Hz), 6.93-7.09 (m, 6H), 3.93 (m, 2H), 3.82 (m,
2H), 3.75 (t, 4H, J=5.2 Hz), 3.306 (t, 4H, J=5.2 Hz), 3.27 (b, 4H).
LC/MS: m/z=462 (M+1).
Example 28
Synthesis of
4-(4-carbamimidoylpiperazin-1-yl)-6-(4-(4-fluorophenoxy)phenyl)picolinami-
de (Compound Example No. 80)
##STR00297##
[0693] According to Scheme 40, a solution of Compound Example No.
55 (180 mg, 0.46 mmol), compound 64 (143 mg, 0.68 mmol, Aldrich),
DIEA (254 .mu.L, 1.38 mmol) in THF (4 mL) and DMF (0.04 mL) was
heated at 100.degree. C. (Biotage, Initiator 2.5 Microwave) for 10
min. After cooling to room temperature, the mixture was purified by
column chromatography (12 g silica gel, 0-100% EtOAc/Hexane) to
give compound 63.
[0694] Compound 63 was treated with 4 N HCl in 1,4-dioxane
(Aldrich) at room temperature to remove the Boc protecting group.
The resulting mixture was concentrated and purified by C18 reverse
phase HPLC to give
4-(4-carbamimidoylpiperazin-1-yl)-6-(4-(4-fluorophenoxy)
phenyl)picolinamide (Compound Example No. 80) (66 mg, 0.15 mmol).
.sup.1H NMR (CD.sub.3OD): 7.80 (d, 2H, J=9.2 Hz), 7.56 (s, 1H),
7.34 (s, 2H, NH), 7.23 (d, 1H, J=2.4 Hz), 7.01-7.12 (m, 6H), 3.91
(bs, 4H), 3.71 (m, 4H). LC/MS: m/z=435 (M+1).
Example 29
Synthesis of
4-(2-cyano-6-(4-(4-fluorophenoxy)phenyl)pyridin-4-yl)piperazine-1-carboxi-
midamide (Compound Example No. 83)
##STR00298##
[0696] According to Scheme 41, to a solution of compound 65 (266
mg, 0.56 mmol), which was prepared according general procedure of
Scheme 38, in EtOAc (6 mL) was added 4 N HCl in 1,4-dioxane (2 mL,
8 mol). The resulting solution was stirred at room temperature for
12 h. The solvent was removed and the precipitate was rinsed with
EtOAc. Compound 66 was obtained as the HCl salt (246 mg, 0.55 mmol,
2HCl).
[0697] A solution of compound 66 (98 mg, 0.24 mmol), compound 64
(50 mg), and Et.sub.3N (0.3 mL, 2 mmol) in DMF (3 mL) was heated at
90.degree. C. in an oil bath for 12 h. After cooling to room
temperature, the mixture was purified by C18 reverse phase HPLC to
give
4-(2-cyano-6-(4-(4-fluorophenoxy)phenyl)pyridin-4-yl)piperazine-1-carboxi-
midamide (Compound Example No. 83) as yellow solid (4.7 mg, 0.01
mmol). .sup.1H NMR (CD.sub.3OD): 7.98 (d, 2H, J=8.8 Hz), 7.38 (b,
1H, NH), 7.35 (d, 1H, J=2.4 Hz), 7.28 (d, 1H, J=2.4 Hz), 7.03-7.17
(m, 6H), 3.72 (m, 8H). LC/MS: m/z=417 (M+1).
Example 30
Synthesis of
6-(4-(4-fluorophenoxy)phenyl)-4-((piperidin-4-ylmethyl)amino)picolinamide
(Compound Example No. 57)
##STR00299##
[0699]
6-(4-(4-fluorophenoxy)phenyl)-4-((piperidin-4-ylmethyl)amino)picoli-
namide (Compound Example No. 57) was prepared according general
procedure of Scheme 38. .sup.1H NMR (CD.sub.3OD): 7.84 (d, 2H,
J=8.8 Hz), 7.43 (b, 1H), 7.12-7.23 (m, 7H), 3.45 (m, 4H), 3.04 (t,
2H, J=12 Hz), 2.11 (m, 3H), 1.56 (m, 2H). LC/MS: m/z=421 (M+1).
Example 31
Synthesis of
4-((2-(1,1-dioxidothiomorpholino)ethyl)amino)-6-(4-(4-fluorophenoxy
phenyl) picolinamide (Compound Example No. 48)
##STR00300##
[0701]
4-((2-(1,1-dioxidothiomorpholino)ethyl)amino)-6-(4-(4-fluorophenoxy-
)phenyl) picolinamide (Compound Example No. 48) was prepared
according general procedure of Scheme 38. .sup.1H NMR (CD.sub.3OD):
8.05 (m, 2H), 7.29 (m, 1H), 7.01-7.16 (m, 7H), 3.39 (t, 2H, J=6.4
Hz), 3.04-3.14 (m, 8H), 2.82 (m, 2H). LC/MS: m/z=485 (M+1).
Example 32
Synthesis of
4-((3-(1H-imidazol-1-yl)propyl)amino)-6-(4-(4-fluorophenoxy)phenyl)picoli-
namide (Compound Example No. 54)
##STR00301##
[0703]
4-((3-(1H-imidazol-1-yl)propyl)amino)-6-(4-(4-fluorophenoxy)phenyl)
picolinamide (Compound Example No. 54) was prepared according
general procedure of Scheme 38. .sup.1H NMR (CD.sub.3OD): 8.89 (s,
1H), 7.78 (d, 2H, J=8.4 Hz), 7.61 (t, 1H, J=2 Hz), 7.51 (t, 1H, J=2
Hz), 7.22 (d, 1H, J=2 Hz), 6.96-7.10 (m, 7H), 4.32 (t, 2H, J=7.6
Hz), 3.39 (t, 2H, J=7.2 Hz), 2.22 (m, 2H). LC/MS: m/z=432
(M+1).
Example 33
Synthesis of
6-(4-(4-fluorophenoxy)phenyl)-4-(2-(2-oxoimidazolidin-1-yl)ethyl)amino)
picolinamide (Compound Example No. 58)
##STR00302##
[0705]
6-(4-(4-fluorophenoxy)phenyl)-4-(2-(2-oxoimidazolidin-1-yl)ethyl)am-
ino) picolinamide (Compound Example No. 58) was prepared according
general procedure of Scheme 38. .sup.1H NMR (CD.sub.3OD): 8.32 (d,
1H, J=2 Hz), 8.17 (d, 1H, J=2 Hz), 8.14 (d, 2H, J=8.8 Hz),
7.06-7.20 (m, 6H), 4.06 (m, 2H), 3.67 (m, 4H), 3.23 (t, 2H, J=6
Hz). LC/MS: m/z=436 (M+1).
Example 34
Synthesis of
4-(((1-2(2-amino-2-oxoethyl)piperidin-4-yl)methyl)amino)-6-(4-(4-fluoroph-
enoxy)phenyl)picolinamide (Compound Example No. 52)
##STR00303##
[0707] According to Scheme 42, to a solution of Compound Example
No. 57 (174 mg HCl salt, 0.4 mmol) and DIEA (0.173 mL 1.2 mmol) in
CH.sub.2Cl.sub.2 (5 mL) was added compound 67 (54 mg, 0.4 mmol).
The resulting solution was stirred at room temperature for 12 h.
After removal of the solvent, the residue was purified by column
chromatography (40 g silica gel, 0-50% MeOH/CH.sub.2Cl.sub.2) and
further purified by C18 reverse column chromatography to give
4-(((1-2(2-amino-2-oxoethyppiperidin-4-yl)methyl)amino)-6-(4-(4-fluorophe-
noxy)phenyl)picolinamide (Compound Example No. 52) (40 mg, 0.08
mmol). .sup.1H NMR (CD.sub.3OD): 7.93 (d, 2H, J=9.2 Hz), 7.14 (d,
1H, J=2.4 Hz), 6.90-7.05 (m, 7H), 3.06 (d, 2H, J=6.8 Hz), 2.89 (s,
2H), 2.83 (d, 2H, J=11 Hz), 2.06 (t, 2H, J=11 Hz), 1.72 (d, 2H,
J=12 Hz), 1.56 (m, 1H), 1.33 (m, 2H). LC/MS: m/z=478 (M+1).
Example 35
Synthesis of
6-(4-(4-fluorophenoxy)phenyl)-4-(4-(pyrimidin-2-yl)piperazin-1-yl)picolin-
amide (Compound Example No. 74)
##STR00304##
[0709]
6-(4-(4-fluorophenoxy)phenyl)-4-(4-(pyrimidin-2-yl)piperazin-1-yl)
picolinamide (Compound Example No. 74) was prepared according
general procedure of Scheme 38. .sup.1H NMR (CD.sub.3OD): 8.38 (d,
2H, J=4.4 Hz), 8.07 (bd, 1H, NH), 7.96 (s, 1H), 7.94 (s, 1H), 7.67
(b, 1H), 7.16 (s, 1H), 7.04-7.11 (m, 6H), 6.59 (t, 1H, J=4.4 Hz),
5.57 (b, 1H, NH), 4.03 (m, 4H), 3.63 (m, 4H). LC/MS: m/z=471
(M+1).
Example 36
Synthesis of
6-(4-(4-fluorophenoxy)phenyl)-4-((pyrimidin-2-ylmethyl)amino)picolinamide
(Compound Example No. 49)
##STR00305##
[0711]
6-(4-(4-fluorophenoxy)phenyl)-4-((pyrimidin-2-ylmethyl)amino)picoli-
namide (Compound Example No. 49) was prepared according general
procedure of Scheme 38. .sup.1H NMR (CD.sub.3OD): 8.82 (m, 2H),
7.83 (m, 2H), 7.46 (m, 2H), 7.10-7.25 (m, 7H), 4.91 (s, 2H). LC/MS:
m/z=416 (M+1).
Example 37
Synthesis of
4-(2-cyano-6-(4-(4-fluorophenoxy)phenyl)pyridine-4-yl)-N-isopropylpiperaz-
ine-1-carboxamide (Compound Example No. 82) and
4-(2-carbamoyl-6-(4-(4-fluorophenoxy)phenyl)pyridine-4-yl)-N-isopropylpip-
erazine-1-carboxamide
(Compound Example No. 73)
##STR00306##
[0713] According to Scheme 43, a solution of compound 66 (266 mg,
0.56 mmol) in 4N HCl in 1,4-dioxane (5 mL) was stirred at room
temperature for 12 h. The solvent was removed and the solid was
washed with EtOAc/Hexane. Compound 68 was obtained (246 mg, 0.5
mmol) as white solid (HCl salt).
[0714] To a solution of compound 68 (95 mg, 0.21 mmol) and
Et.sub.3N (0.151 mL, 1.05 mmol) in CH.sub.2Cl.sub.2 was added
compound 69 (18 mg, 0.21 mmol) and the resulting solution was
stirred at room temperature for 10 min. The mixture was purified
without aqueous workup by column chromatography (12 g silica gel,
0-100% EtOAc/Hexane) to give
4-(2-cyano-6-(4-(4-fluorophenoxy)phenyl)pyridine-4-yl)-N-isopropylpiperaz-
ine-1-carboxamide (Compound Example No. 82). .sup.1H NMR
(CDCl.sub.3): 7.83 (d, 2H, J=9.2 Hz), 6.91-7.02 (m, 8H), 4.14 (b,
1H, NH), 3.94 (m, 1H), 3.54 (m, 4H), 3.48 (m, 4H), 1.12 (d, 6H,
J=6.4 Hz). LC/MS: m/z=460 (M+1).
[0715] To a solution of Compound Example No. 82 in EtOH (2 mL) and
H.sub.2O (2 mL) was added the platinum catalyst and the reaction
mixture was heated at 100.degree. C. in an oil bath for 10 min.
After cooling to room temperature, the mixture was extracted with
EtOAc (4.times.20 mL) and the organic layer was dried over
Na.sub.2SO.sub.4, filtered, and concentrated. The residue was
purified by column chromatography (12 g silica gel,
MeOH/CH.sub.2Cl.sub.2, 0-20% with 1% NH.sub.3) to give
4-(2-carbamoyl-6-(4-(4-fluorophenoxy)phenyl)pyridine-4-yl)-N-isopropylpip-
erazine-1-carboxamide (Compound Example No. 73) (29 mg, 0.06 mmol).
.sup.1H NMR (CD.sub.3OD): 8.01 (m, 2H), 7.45 (s, 1H), 7.28 (s, 1H),
6.94-7.07 (m, 6H), 6.14 (d, 0.661-1, J=8 Hz, NH), 3.83 (m, 1H),
3.50 (m, 4H), 3.46 (m, 4H), 1.10 (d, 6H, J=7.6 Hz). LC/MS: m/z=478
(M+1).
Example 38
Synthesis of
4-(4-carbamoylpiperidin-1-yl)-6-(4-(4-fluorophenoxy)phenyl)picolinamide
(Compound Example No. 56)
##STR00307##
[0717] According to Scheme 44, a solution of compound 70 (89 mg,
0.2 mmol), which was prepared according general procedure of Scheme
38, and the platinum catalyst in EtOH (2.5 mL) and H.sub.2O (1 mL)
was heated at 100.degree. C. (Biotage, Initiator 2.5 Microwave) for
15 min. After cooling to room temperature, the reaction mixture was
extracted with EtOAc (4.times.20 mL) and the combined organic
layers were dried over Na.sub.2SO.sub.4, filtered, and
concentrated. The residue was purified by column chromatography (12
silica gel, 0-100% EtOAc/Hexane) to give compound 71 (69 mg, 0.14
mmol). Compound 71 (47 mg, 0.1 mmol) was treated with 7N NH.sub.3
in methanol at room temperature for 24 h. After concentration, the
resulting solid was recrystallized in methanol to give
4-(4-carbamoylpiperidin-1-yl)-6-(4-(4-fluorophenoxy)phenyl)
picolinamide (Compound Example No. 56) (11 mg, 0.025 mmol). .sup.1H
NMR (CD.sub.3OD): 8.08 (d, 2H, J=9.2 Hz), 7.94 (s, 0.6H, NH), 7.53
(d, 1H, J=2.8 Hz), 7.35 (d, 1H, J=2.8 Hz), 7.02-7.15 (m, 6H), 4.17
(d, 2H, J=13 Hz), 3.04 (m, 2H), 2.52 (m, 1H), 1.93 (m, 2H), 1.79
(m, 2H). LC/MS: m/z=435 (M+1).
Example 39
Synthesis of
1-(2-carbamoyl-6-(4-(4-phenoxy)phenyl)pyridin-4-yl)piperidine-4-carboxyli-
c acid (Compound Example No. 59)
##STR00308##
[0719] According to Scheme 45, a solution of compound 71 (22 mg,
0.047 mmol) in 2 N NaOH aqueous (2 mL, 4 mmol) and MeOH (1 mL) was
stirred at room temperature for 48 h. The methanol was then removed
under vacuum. The residue was adjusted to pH 3 with aqueous HCl and
then extracted with EtOAc (2.times.5 mL). The organic layer was
dried over Na.sub.2SO.sub.4, filtered, and concentrated to give
1-(2-carbamoyl-6-(4-(4-phenoxy)phenyl)pyridin-4-yl)piperidine-4-carboxyli-
c acid (Compound Example No. 59) (15 mg, 0.034 mmol). .sup.1H NMR
(DMSO-d.sub.6): 8.30 (m, 2H), 8.18 (m, 1H, NH), 7.67 (m, 1H, NH),
7.49 (m, 2H), 7.33 (m, 2H), 7.20 (m, 2H), 7.12 (m, 2H), 4.12 (m,
2H), 3.15 (m, 2H), 1.97 (m, 2H), 1.65 (m, 2H). LC/MS: m/z=436
(M+1).
Example 40
Synthesis of
4-(2-carbamoyl-6-(4-(4-fluorophenoxy)phenyl)pyridine-4-yl)piperazine-1-ca-
rboxamide (Compound Example No. 76)
##STR00309##
[0721] According to Scheme 46, a solution of Compound Example No.
55 (404 mg, 0.87 mmol, 2HCl salt), 72 (137 mg, 1 mmol), and
Et.sub.3N (0.63 mL, 4.3 mmol) in DME (10 mL) and DMSO (1 mL) was
heated at 70.degree. C. for 12 h. After cooling to room
temperature, the mixture was purified by column chromatography
without workup (40 g silica gel, 0-50% MeOH, CH.sub.2Cl.sub.2) to
give
4-(2-carbamoyl-6-(4-(4-fluorophenoxy)phenyl)pyridine-4-yl)piperazine-1-ca-
rboxamide (Compound Example No. 76) as white solid (130 mg, 0.30
mmol). .sup.1H NMR (CD.sub.3OD): 8.56 (b, 1H, NH), 8.05 (b, 3H,
contains NH), 7.61 (s, 1H), 7.43 (s, 1H), 7.31 (m, 2H), 7.11-7.18
(m, 4H), 3.70 (m, 4H), 3.49 (m, 4H). LC/MS: m/z=436 (M+1).
Example 41
Synthesis of
6-(4-(4-fluorophenoxy)phenyl)-4-(4-(1,4,5,6-tetrahydropyrimidin-2-yl)pipe-
razin-1-yl) picolinamide (Compound Example No. 77)
##STR00310##
[0723]
6-(4-(4-fluorophenoxy)phenyl)-4-(4-(1,4,5,6-tetrahydropyrimidin-2-y-
l) piperazin-1-yl)picolinamide (Compound Example No. 77) was
prepared according general procedure of Scheme 38. .sup.1H NMR
(CD.sub.3OD): 7.8 (d, 2H, J=8.8 Hz), 7.4 (d, 1H, J=2.4 Hz), 7.2 (d,
1H, J=2.4 Hz), 6.98-7.1 (m, 6H), 3.7 (m, 4H), 3.5 (m, 4H), 3.3 (m,
4H), 1.8 (m, 2H). LC/MS: m/z=475 (M+1).
Example 42
Synthesis of
4-(4-(2-amino-2-oxoethyl)piperazin-1-yl)-6-(4-(4-fluorophenoxy)phenyl)pic-
olinamide (Compound Example No. 75)
##STR00311##
[0725]
4-(4-(2-amino-2-oxoethyl)piperazin-1-yl)-6-(4-(4-fluorophenoxy)phen-
yl) picolinamide (Compound Example No. 75) was synthesized
similarly to Compound Example No. 52 in Scheme 42. .sup.1H NMR
(CD.sub.3OD): 8.09 (d, 2H, J=9.2 Hz), 7.54 (d, 1H, J=2.4 Hz), 7.36
(d, 1H, J=2.4 Hz), 7.02-7.16 (m, 6H), 3.57 (m, 4H), 3.09 (s, 2H),
2.71 (m, 4H). LC/MS: m/z=450 (M+1).
Example 43
Synthesis of
2-(4-(2-chloro-6-(4-(4-fluorophenoxy)phenyl)pyridine-4-yl)piperazin-1-yl)-
acetamide (Compound Example No. 109)
##STR00312##
[0727]
2-(4-(2-chloro-6-(4-(4-fluorophenoxy)phenyl)pyridine-4-yl)piperazin-
-1-yl) acetamide (Compound Example No. 109) was synthesized
similarly to Compound Example No. 52 in Scheme 42. .sup.1H NMR
(CD.sub.3OD): 7.79 (d, 2H, J=8.8 Hz), 6.90-7.06 (m, 7H), 6.69 (d,
1H, J=2 Hz), 3.43 (m, 4H), 2.98 (s, 2H), 2.58 (m, 4H). LC/MS:
m/z=441 (M+1).
Example 44
Synthesis of
(R)-1-6-(4-(4-fluorophenoxy)phenyl)-4-piperazin-1-yl)pyridin-2-yl)ethan-1-
,2-diol (Compound Example No. 21)
##STR00313## ##STR00314##
[0729] According to Scheme 47, a solution of compound 73 (1.2 g,
6.25 mmol, Aldrich), compound 74 (1.2 g, 6.25 mmol, Aldrich),
Et.sub.3N (0.9 mL, 6.25 mmol) in THF (10 mL) and DMF (3 mL) was
stirred at room temperature for 4 h. After concentration, the
residue was purified by column chromatography (40 g silica gel,
0-10% EtOAc/Hexane) to give compound 75 (615 mg, 1.8 mmol). A
suspension of compound 75 (357 mg, 1.1 mmol), compound 2a (337 mg,
1.1 mmol), PdCl.sub.2(dppf).sub.2 (70 mg, 0.08 mmol, Aldrich) in
TBAF (5 mL, 5 mmol) was heated at 70.degree. C. for 1 h. After
cooling to room temperature, the mixture was purified without
workup by column chromatography (40 g silica gel, 0-20%
EtOAc/Hexane) give compound 76 (293 mg, 0.6 mmol).
[0730] A suspension of compound 76 (293 mg, 0.6 mmol), compound 9
(92 mg, 0.6 mmol), and PdCl.sub.2(dppf).sub.2 (39 mg, 0.05 mmol) in
TBAF (2 mL, 2 mmol) was heated at 80.degree. C. for 5 h. After
cooling to room temperature, the mixture was purified by column
chromatography without workup to obtain a mixture of compounds 77
and 76. The mixture was used without further purification. To a
milky suspension of compound 77 in t-Butanol (1 mL) and H.sub.2O (1
mL) at 0.degree. C. was added in one portion of ADMix-.alpha. (816
mg). The resulting mixture was stirred vigorously at room
temperature for 48 h. The reaction mixture was extracted with EtOAc
(2.times.5 mL) and the combined organic layers were dried over
Na.sub.2SO.sub.4, filtered, and concentrated. The residue was
purified by column chromatography (12 g silica gel, 20-100%
EtOAc/Hexane) to give compound 78 (44 mg, 0.087 mmol).
[0731] Compound 78 was treated with 4 N HCl in 1,4-dioxane (0.5 mL)
and EtOAc (1 mL) for 12 h. After concentration, the residue was
purified via C18 reverse HPLC to give
(R)-1-6-(4-(4-fluorophenoxy)phenyl)-4-piperazin-1-yl)pyridin-2-yl)ethan-1-
,2-diol (Compound Example No. 21) as the TFA salt (28 mg, 0.068
mmol). .sup.1H NMR (CD.sub.3OD): 7.76 (d, 2H, J=9.2 Hz), 7.27 (d,
1H, J=2.8 Hz), 7.22 (d, 1H, J=2.8 Hz), 7.05-7.18 (m, 6H), 4.88 (t,
1H, J=5.2 Hz), 4.00 (m, 4H), 3.81 (m, 2H), 3.39 (m, 4H). LC/MS:
m/z=410 (M+1).
Example 45
Synthesis of
(R)-1-6-(4-(4-fluorophenoxy)phenyl)-4-(2-morpholinoethyl)amino)pyridine-2-
-yl)ethan-1,2-diol (Compound Example No. 111)
##STR00315##
[0733]
(R)-1-6-(4-(4-fluorophenoxy)phenyl)-4-((2-morpholinoethyl)amino)pyr-
idine-2-yl)ethan-1,2-diol (Compound Example No. 111) was
synthesized similarly to Compound Example No. 21 in Scheme 47.
.sup.1H NMR (CD.sub.3OD): 8.39 (b, 1H, NH), 7.82 (m, 2H), 7.10-7.25
(m, 6H), 7.00 (s, 1H), 6.91 (s, 1H), 4.93 (m, 1H), 3.92 (m, 4H),
3.82 (m, 4H), 3.33 (m, 3H), 3.0-3.3 (b, 3H). LC/MS: m/z=454
(M+1).
Example 46
Synthesis of
(R)-4-(2-(1,2-dihydroxyethyl)-6-(4-(4-fluorophenoxy)phenyl)pyridin-4-yl)--
N-isopropylpiperazine-1-carboxamide (Compound Example No. 7)
##STR00316## ##STR00317##
[0735] According to Scheme 48, a solution of compound 76 (220 mg,
0.46 mmol) in 4N HCl in 1,4-dioxane (2 mL, 8 mol) and EtOAc (5 mL)
was stirred at room temperature for 12 h. The solvent was removed,
the residue was rinsed with EtOAc, and the solvent was removed, to
give compound 79 as HCl salt (217 mg, 0.46 mmol).
[0736] To a solution of compound 79 (150 mg, 0.33 mol) and
Et.sub.3N (0.142 mL, 0.99 mmol) in CH.sub.2Cl.sub.2 (5 mL) was
added compound 69 (0.031 mL, 0.36 mmol). The resulting solution was
stirred at room temperature for 30 min. The reaction mixture was
purified by column chromatography without workup (12 g silica gel,
0-100% EtOAc/Hexane) to give compound 80.
[0737] Compound 80 was converted to
(R)-4-(2-(1,2-dihydroxyethyl)-6-(4-(4-fluorophenoxy)phenyl)pyridin-4-yl)--
N-isopropylpiperazine-1-carboxamide (Compound Example No. 7)
similarly to the route used for Compound Example No. 21 in Scheme
47. .sup.1H NMR (CD.sub.3OD): 7.80 (d, 2H, J=8.8 Hz), 6.85-7.06 (m,
8H), 4.63 (dd, 1H, J1=4, J2=6.4 Hz), 3.79 (m, 2H), 3.61 (dd, 1H,
J1=6.8, J2=11 Hz), 3.47 (m, 4H), 3.41 (m, 4H), 1.06 (d, 6H, J=6.4
Hz). LC/MS: m/z=495 (M+1).
Example 47
Synthesis of
2-(4-(4-fluorophenoxy)phenyl)-6-((2-(piperidin-1-yl)ethyl)carbamoyl)isoni-
cotinic acid (Compound Example No. 85);
6-(4-(4-fluorophenoxy)phenyl)-N2-(2-(piperidin-1-yl)ethyl)pyridine-2,4-di-
carboxamide (Compound Example No. 81); and
6-(4-(4-fluorophenoxy)phenyl)-N-(2-(piperidin-1-yl)ethyl)-4-(2H-tetrazol--
5-yl) picolinamide
(Compound Example No. 86)
##STR00318## ##STR00319##
[0739] According to Scheme 49, a solution of compound 31 (1.1 g,
5.9 mmol, Aldrich), 4-(4'-fluorophenoxy)phenyl pinacol boronate
(1.85 g, 5.9 mmol), Pd(dppf).sub.2Cl.sub.2 (385 mg, 0.47 mmol,
Aldrich) in 1.0 M TBAF THF solution (10 mL) was heated at
75.degree. C. for 3 h. After cooling to room temperature, the
reaction mixture was purified by column chromatography (silica gel,
0-30% EtOAc/Hexane) to give compound 32 (1.0 g, 3.2 mmol).
[0740] A mixture of compound 32, (1 g, 3.2 mmol) and SeO.sub.2 (32
mmol, Aldrich) in pyridine (100 mL) was heated at 100.degree. C.
for 48 h. The pyridine was removed under vacuum and the residue was
purified by column chromatography (silica gel, 50% EtOAc/Hexane,
then 30% MeOH/CH.sub.2Cl.sub.2) to give compound 33 (165 mg, 0.44
mmol) and recovered compound 32. A solution of compound 33 (165 mg,
0.45 mmol), 2-(piperidin-1-yl)-ethaneamine (73 .mu.L, 0.5 mmol),
HOBt (60 mg, 0.45 mmol, Aldrich), 1-[3-(dimethylamino)
propyl]-3-ethylcarbodiimide hydrochloride (86 mg, 0.45 mmol,
Aldrich), and DIEA (166 .mu.L, 0.9 mmol) in CH.sub.2Cl.sub.2 (5 mL)
was stirred at room temperature for 12 h. The reaction mixture was
purified by column chromatography without work-up (12 g silica gel,
0-30% MeOH/CH.sub.2Cl.sub.2) to give compound 34 (100 mg, 0.21
mmol).
[0741] To a solution of compound 34 (60 mg, 0.125 mmol) in MeOH (2
mL) was added 2N NaOH aqueous solution (0.5 mL) and the resulting
mixture was stirred for 24 h. After the solvent was removed under
vacuum, H.sub.2O (1 mL) was added, mixture was sonicated, and the
aqueous solution was removed. The solid was washed with solvent
(30% EtOAc/Hexane) and dried under vacuum to give
2-(4-(4-fluorophenoxy)phenyl)-6-(2-(piperidin-1-yl)ethyl)carbamoyl)isonic-
otinic acid (Compound Example No. 85) (34 mg, 0.07 mmol). .sup.1H
NMR (CD.sub.3OD): 8.46 (d, 2H, J=15 Hz), 8.26 (d, 2H, J=9.2 Hz),
7.2-7.0 (m, 6H), 3.63 (t, 2H, J=6.8 Hz), 2.67 (t, 2H, J=6.8 Hz),
2.57 (m, 4H), 1.67 (m, 4H), 1.52 (m, 2H). LC/MS: m/z=464 (M+1).
[0742] A solution of compound 34 (40 mg, 0.084 mmol) in 7N NH.sub.3
in methanol (2 mL) was stirred at room temperature for 12 h. After
concentration to dryness, the residue was washed with solvent (30%
EtOAc/Hexane) and then dried under vacuum to give
6-(4-(4-fluorophenoxy)phenyl)-N2-(2-(piperidin-1-yl)ethyl)pyridine-2,4-di-
carboxamide (Compound Example No. 81) (16 mg, 0.035 mmol). .sup.1H
NMR (CD.sub.3OD,): 8.46 (dd, 2H, J1=7.6, J2=1.6 Hz), 8.30 (d, 2H,
J=8 Hz), 7.0-7.2 (m, 6H), 3.90 (t, 2H, J=6.4 Hz), 3.75 (bd, 2H,
J=12 Hz), 3.41 (t, 2H, J=6 Hz), 3.02 (bt, 2H, J=13 Hz), 2.0 (bd,
2H, J=16 Hz), 1.82 (m, 3H), 1.57 (m, 1H). LC/MS: m/z=463 (M+1).
[0743] To a solution of compound 36 (39 mg, 0.084 mmol), Et.sub.3N
(36 .mu.L, 0.24 mmol) in CH.sub.2Cl.sub.2 (2 mL) was added TFAA
(0.16 mmol) at 0.degree. C. After 5 min, the mixture was purified
by column chromatography (12 g silica gel, 0-100% EtOAc/Hexane) to
give compound 38 (27 mg, 0.061 mmol).
[0744] A suspension of compound 38 (64 mg, 0.14 mmol), NaN.sub.3
(14 mg, 0.22 mmol), ZnBr.sub.2 (50 mg, 0.22 mmol) in DMF (1.5 mL)
and H.sub.2O (1 mL) was heated at 120.degree. C. for 10 min in a
microwave (Biotage Initiator). The mixture was concentrated to
dryness under vacuum and the residue was purified by column
chromatography (12 g silica gel, 15-50% MeOH/CH.sub.2Cl.sub.2) to
give
6-(4-(4-fluorophenoxy)phenyl)-N-(2-(piperidin-1-yl)ethyl)-4-(2H-tetrazol--
5-yl)picolinamide (Compound Example No. 86) (40 mg, 0.082 mmol).
.sup.1H NMR (CD.sub.3OD): 8.66 (dd, 2H, J1=14, J2=2 Hz), 8.56 (bs,
0.5H, interchangeable NH), 8.29 (d, 2H, J=8.8 Hz), 7.0-7.2 (m, 6H),
3.80 (t, 2H, J=6.4 Hz), 3.15 (b, 6H), 1.83 (m, 4H), 1.65 (b, 2H).
LC/MS: m/z=488 (M+1).
Example 48
Synthesis of
6-(4-(4-fluorophenoxy)phenyl)-4-(hydroxymethyl)-N-(2-(piperidin-1-yl)ethy-
l) picolinamide (Compound Example No. 79)
##STR00320##
[0746] According to Scheme 50, to a solution of compound 33 (313
mg, 0.85 mmol) in MeOH (5 mL) was added NaBH.sub.4 as a solid in
several batches until LCMS indicated that no starting material
remained. The reaction was then quenched at 0.degree. C. with
dilute HCl aqueous solution to pH 6. The methanol was removed under
vacuum and the residue was diluted with H.sub.2O (20 mL). The
aqueous layer was extracted with EtOAc (3.times.50 mL), and the
organic layer was dried over Na.sub.2SO.sub.4, filtered, and
concentrated to dryness to give compound 37 (238 mg, 0.7 mmol).
[0747] A solution of compound 37 (77 mg, 0.23 mmol),
2-(piperidin-1-yl)-ethaneamine (37 .mu.L, 0.25 mmol), HOBt (30 mg,
0.23 mmol, Aldrich),
1-[3-(dimethylamino)propyl]-3-ethylcarbodiimide hydrochloride (43
mg, 0.23 mmol, Aldrich), and DIEA (166 .mu.L, 0.9 mmol) in
CH.sub.2Cl.sub.2 (5 mL) was stirred at room temperature for 12 h.
The mixture was purified by column chromatography without work-up
(12 g silica gel, 0-15% MeOH/CH.sub.2Cl.sub.2), then C18 reverse
column chromatography to give
6-(4-(4-fluorophenoxy)phenyl)-4-(hydroxymethyl)-N-(2-(piperidin-1-yl)ethy-
l)picolinamide (Compound Example No. 79) (30 mg, 0.067 mmol).
.sup.1H NMR (CD.sub.3OD): 8.12 (d, 2H, J=8.8 Hz), 8.95 (d, 2H, J=6
Hz), 6.96-7.0 (m, 6H), 4.69 (s, 2H), 3.77 (t, 2H, J=6 Hz), 3.63
(bd, 21-1, J=12 Hz), 3.29 (t, 2H, J=6 Hz), 2.91 (bt, 2H, J=12 Hz),
1.88 (bd, 21-1, J=14 Hz), 1.71 (m, 1H). LC/MS: m/z=450 (M+1).
Example 49
Synthesis of
2-(4-(4-fluorophenoxy)phenyl)-6-methyl-N-(2-(piperidin-1-yl)ethyl)isonico-
tinamide (Compound Example No. 107)
##STR00321##
[0749]
2-(4-(4-fluorophenoxy)phenyl)-6-methyl-N-(2-(piperidin-1-yl)ethyl)
isonicotinamide (Compound Example No. 107) was isolated during the
synthesis of Compound Example No. 79. .sup.1H NMR (CD.sub.3OD):
7.96 (m, 1H), 7.92 (d, 2H, J=9.2 Hz), 7.55 (m, 1H), 7.2-7.0 (m,
6H), 3.71 (t, 2H, J=6.4 Hz), 3.61 (bd, 2J, J=13 Hz), 3.27 (t, 2H,
J=6 Hz), 2.90 (bt, 2H, J=14 Hz), 2.60 (s, 3H), 1.88 (bd, 2H, J=14
Hz), 1.71 (m, 3H), 1.46 (m, 1H). LC/MS: m/z=434 (M+1).
Example 50
Synthesis of
2-(5-(2-(4-(4-fluorophenoxy)phenyl)-6-methylpyridin-4-yl)-2H-tetrazol-2-y-
l)acetamide (Compound Example No. 108)
##STR00322## ##STR00323##
[0751] According to Scheme 51, a solution of compound 32 (345 mg, 1
mmol) and 7N NH.sub.3 in MeOH (2 mL) was stirred for 12 h. After
removal of solvent under vacuum, the residue was purified by column
chromatography (12 gram silica gel, 0-20% MeOH/CH.sub.2Cl.sub.2) to
give compound 40 (330 mg, 1 mmol).
[0752] To a solution of compound 40 (330 mg, 1.0 mmol) in
CH.sub.2Cl.sub.2 (2 mL) was added Et.sub.3N (0.288 mL, 2 mmol) and
TFAA (0.168 mL, 1.2 mmol) at 0.degree. C. The resulting solution
was stirred at 0.degree. C. for 1 h. After removal of solvent under
vacuum, the residue was purified by column chromatography (12 gram
silica gel, 0-30% EtOAc/Hexane) to give compound 41 (168 mg, 0.55
mmol).
[0753] To a solution of compound 41 in DMF (2 mL) and H.sub.2O (1
mL) was added NaN.sub.3 (40 mg, 0.61 mmol) and ZnBr.sub.2 (137 mg,
0.61 mmol). The resulting mixture was heated at 120.degree. C. in a
microwave oven (Biotage, Initiator) for 10 min. After removal of
solvent under vacuum, the residue was purified by column
chromatography (12 gram silica gel, 0-15% MeOH/CH.sub.2Cl.sub.2) to
give compound 42 (110 mg, 0.34 mmol).
[0754] To a solution of compound 42 (110 mg, 0.34 mmol) in THF (0.5
mL) was added TMS.sub.2NNa (0.51 mL, 0.51 mmol) at room
temperature, followed by compound 44 (0.033 mL, 0.36 mmol). The
resulting solution was stirred at room temperature for 4 h. After
removal of solvent, the residue was dissolved in 7 N NH.sub.3 in
methanol (2 mL) at room temperature and stirred for 12 h. After
removal of solvent the residue was purified by column
chromatography (12 gram silica gel, 0-50% MeOH/CH.sub.2Cl.sub.2) to
give
2-(5-(2-(4-(4-fluorophenoxy)phenyl)-6-methylpyridin-4-yl)-2H-tetr-
azol-2-yl)acetamide (Compound Example No. 108) (9 mg, 0.022 mmol).
.sup.1H NMR (CD.sub.3OD): 8.18 (s, 1H), 7.94 (d, 2H, J=8.8 Hz),
7.79 (s, 1H), 6.96-7.0 (m, 6H), 5.47 (s, 2H), 2.59 (s, 3H). LC/MS:
m/z=405 (M+1).
Example 51
Synthesis of
6-(4-(4-fluorophenoxy)phenyl)-4-(piperazin-1-ylmethyl)picolinamide
(Compound Example No. 51)
##STR00324## ##STR00325##
[0756] According to Scheme 52, to a solution of compound 82 (13.7
g, 0.1 mol) in CH.sub.2Cl.sub.2 at room temperature was added
H.sub.2O.sub.2 (20 mL, 50% v/v, Aldrich), and methyltrioxorhennium
(MTO, 250 mg, 1 mmol, Aldrich). The resulting mixture was stirred
at room temperature for 12 h. MnO.sub.2 (25 mg) was added and the
mixture was left at room temperature for 1 h or until there is no
more gas release (O.sub.2) from the mixture. The organic layer of
the mixture was separated, and the aqueous layer was extracted with
CH.sub.2Cl.sub.2 (100 mL). The combined organic layers were dried
over Na.sub.2SO.sub.4, filtered, and concentrated to dryness. The
residue was washed with 30% EtOAc/Hexane and the solid was dried
under vacuum to give compound 83 (12.7 g, 84 mmol).
[0757] A suspension of compound 83 (576 mg, 3.76 mmol), compound 14
(500 mg, 1.9 mmol), Pd(OAc).sub.2 (43 mg, 0.19 mmol, Aldrich),
P(tBu).sub.3HBF.sub.4 (165 mg, 0.57 mmol, Aldrich) and
K.sub.2CO.sub.3 (524 mg, 3.8 mmol) in toluene (6 mL) was heated to
reflux for 24 h. After cooling to room temperature, the reaction
mixture was purified without work-up by column chromatography (40 g
silica, EtOAc) to give compound 84 (265 mg, 0.78 mmol).
[0758] To a solution of compound 84 (265 mg, 0.78 mmol) in
CH.sub.2Cl.sub.2 (2 mL) was added TMSCN (196 mg, 1.98 mmol,
Aldrich) and ClCONMe.sub.2 (181 .mu.L, 1.98 mmol, Aldrich) at room
temperature. The resulting mixture was stirred at room temperature
for 12 h. Acetone (1 mL), followed by methanol (0.5 mL) were added
sequentially. The mixture was concentrated to dryness and the
residue was purified by column chromatography (40 g, 0-100%
EtOAc/Hexane) to give compounds 85 (120 mg, 0.34 mmol) and 84 (100
mg, 0.29 mmol).
[0759] To a suspension of compound 85 (120 mg, 0.34 mmol) in
methanol (5 mL) at 0.degree. C., was added solid NaBH.sub.4 in
several batches, until LCMS indicated complete conversion to
compound 86. The solvent was removed under vacuum and the residue
was purified by column chromatography (12 g silica gel, 0-100%
EtOAc/Hexane) to give compound 86 (114 mg, 0.34 mmol).
[0760] To a solution of compound 86 (114 mg, 0.34 mmol) in
CH.sub.2Cl.sub.2 (2 mL) was added Et.sub.3N (77 .mu.L, 0.53 mmol)
and p-toluenesulfonyl chloride (75 mg, 0.4 mmol, Aldrich). The
resulting mixture was stirred at room temperature for 6 h. The
mixture was purified by column chromatography (4 g silica gel,
10-40% EtOAc/Hexane) to give compound 87 (114 mg, 0.24 mmol).
[0761] To a solution of compound 87 (93 mg, 0.196 mmol) in
CH.sub.2Cl.sub.2 (2 mL) was added Et.sub.3N (69 .mu.L, 0.48 mmol)
and t-butyl piperazine-1-carboxylate. The resulting mixture was
stirred at room temperature for 12 h. After removal of the solvent
under vacuum, the residue was purified by column chromatography (4
g silica gel, 20-100% EtOAc/Hexane) to give compound 88 (90 mg,
0.18 mmol).
[0762] A suspension of compound 88 (90 mg, 0.18 mmol) and the
platinum catalyst in EtOH (1.5 mL) and H.sub.2O (1.5 mL) was heated
at 100.degree. C. in a microwave oven for 15 min. After cooling to
room temperature, the mixture was extracted with EtOAc (4.times.10
mL) and the organic layer was dried over Na.sub.2SO.sub.4,
filtered, and concentrated to dryness. The residue was purified by
column chromatography (12 g silica gel, 0-60% EtOAc/Hexane) to give
compound 89.
[0763] Compound 89 was treated with 4N HCl in 1,4-dioxane (1 mL)
and EtOAc (2 mL) at room temperature for 12 h. After removal of the
solvent, the residue was washed with Et.sub.2O, washed with hexane,
and dried under vacuum to give
6-(4-(4-fluorophenoxy)phenyl)-4-(piperazin-1-ylmethyl)picolinamide
(Compound Example No. 51) (68 mg, 0.14 mmol, 2 HCl salt). .sup.1H
NMR (CD.sub.3OD): 8.26 (d, 2H, J=8.8 Hz), 8.25 (s, 1H), 8.13 (s,
1H), 7.09-7.20 (m, 6H), 4.24 (s, 2H), 3.48 (t, 4H, J=4.8 Hz), 3.22
(m, 4H). LC/MS: m/z=407 (M+1).
Example 52
Synthesis of
2-(4-((2-carbamoyl-6-(4-(4-fluorophenoxy)phenyl)pyridine-4-yl)methyl)pipe-
razin-1-yl) acetic acid (Compound Example 104)
##STR00326##
[0765] According to Scheme 53, to a solution of Compound Example
No. 51 (68 mg, 0.14 mmol) in THF (2 mL) was added (TMS).sub.2NNa (1
mL, 1.0 M, 1 mmol, Aldrich) and compound 91 (54 mg, 0.28 mmol,
Aldrich). The resulting mixture was heated at 50.degree. C. for 2
h. The mixture was purified by column chromatography (12 g silica
gel, 20-100% EtOAc/Hexane) to give compound 92.
[0766] Compound 92 was treated with 4N HCl in 1,4-dioxane (1 mL)
and EtOAc (2 mL) at room temperature for 2 h. After removal of the
solvent under vacuum, the solid was washed with Et.sub.2O and then
dried under vacuum to give
2-(4-((2-carbamoyl-6-(4-(4-fluorophenoxy)phenyl)pyridine-4-yl)met-
hyl)piperazin-1-yl) acetic acid (Compound Example No. 104) (7.4 mg,
0.014 mmol) as the HCl salt. .sup.1H NMR (CD.sub.3OD): 8.11 (d, 2H,
J=8.9 Hz), 8.00 (s, 2H), 6.96-7.10 (m, 6H), 3.93 (m, 4H), 3.31 (m,
2H), 3.16 (s, 2H), 2.92 (m, 4H). LC/MS: m/z=465 (M+1).
Example 53
Synthesis of
6-(4-(4-fluorophenoxy)phenyl)-4-(2-(2-oxoimidazolidin-1-yl)ethyl)amino)me-
thyl) picolinonitrile (Compound Example No. 106)
##STR00327##
[0768]
6-(4-(4-fluorophenoxy)phenyl)-4-(((2-(2-oxoimidazolidin-1-yl)ethyl)-
amino) methyl)picolinonitrile (Compound Example No. 106) was
synthesized similarly to Compound Example No. 51 in Scheme 52 using
1-(2-aminoethyl)imidazolin-2-one as amine instead of t-butyl
piperazine-1-carboxylate. .sup.1H NMR (CD.sub.3OD): 8.24 (s, 1H),
8.13 (d, 2H, J=9.2 Hz), 7.84 (d, 1H, J=1.6 Hz), 7.07-7.20 (m, 6H),
4.43 (s, 2H), 3.25-3.58 (m, 8H). LC/MS: m/z=432 (M+1).
Example 54
Synthesis of
6-(4-(4-fluorophenoxy)phenyl)-4-(((2-(2-oxoimidazolidin-1-yl)ethyl)amino)-
methyl) picolinamide (Compound Example No. 60)
##STR00328##
[0770]
6-(4-(4-fluorophenoxy)phenyl)-4-(((2-(2-oxoimidazolidin-1-yl)ethyl)-
amino) methyl)picolinamide (Compound Example No. 60) was
synthesized similarly to Compound Example No. 51 in Scheme 52 by
using 1-(2-aminoethyl)imidazolin-2-one as amine instead of t-butyl
piperazine-1-carboxylate. .sup.1H NMR (CD.sub.3OD): 8.19 (d, 2H,
J=8.8 Hz), 8.04 (dd, 2H, J1=11, J2=1.6 Hz), 7.05-7.20 (m, 6H), 3.96
(s, 2H), 3.48 (m, 2H), 3.38 (m, 2H), 2.79 (t, 2H, J=6.4 Hz). LC/MS:
m/z=450 (M+1).
Example 55
Synthesis of
6-(4-(4-fluorophenoxy)phenyl)-4-(methylsulfonamidomethyl)picolinamide
(Compound Example No. 50)
##STR00329##
[0772] To a solution of compound 96 (43 mg, 0.092 mmol), which was
synthesized similarly to compound 88 in Scheme 52, and DIEA (55
.mu.L, 0.3 mmol) in CH.sub.2Cl.sub.2 (2 mL) was added MeSO.sub.2Cl
(11.5 .mu.L, 0.15 mmol, Aldrich). The resulting mixture was stirred
at room temperature for 2 h. The mixture was purified by column
chromatography (12 g silica gel, 0-20% MeOH/CH.sub.2Cl.sub.2) to
give compound 97.
[0773] Compound 97 was treated with trifluoroacetic acid (TFA, 2
mL, Aldrich) at room temperature for 12 h. After removal of solvent
under vacuum, the residue was purified by column chromatography (12
g silica gel, 5-10% MeOH/CH.sub.2Cl.sub.2) to give compound 98.
[0774] Compound 98 was converted to
6-(4-(4-fluorophenoxy)phenyl)-4-(methylsulfonamidomethyl)picolinamide
(Compound Example No. 50) using methodology as previously
described. .sup.1H NMR (CD.sub.3OD): 8.20 (d, 2H, J=8.8 Hz), 8.07
(s, 2H), 7.06-7.19 (m, 6H), 4.45 (s, 2H), 3.01 (s, 3H). LC/MS:
m/z=416 (M+1).
Example 56
Synthesis of Boronates: Compounds 5a-5f
##STR00330##
[0776] Compound 2a:
[0777] A mixture of 4-fluorophenol (30 g, 0.27 mol, Aldrich),
1-fluoro-4-nitrobenzene (38 g, 0.27 mol, Aldrich) and
K.sub.2CO.sub.3 (37.8 g, 0.27 mol) in DMF (300 mL) was heated at
95.degree. C. overnight. After the reaction mixture was cooled to
room temperature, ethyl acetate (150 mL) was added. The organic
layer was separated and washed with water. The organic layer was
dried with anhydrous MgSO.sub.4 and concentrated under the reduced
pressure to give an oily residue. The residue was purified by
column chromatography (5% EtOAc in Hexanes) to give compound 2a as
brown crystals (44 g, 70%). .sup.1H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl.sub.3): 8.2
(d, J=9.4 Hz, 2H), 7.04-7.17 (m, 4H), 6.99 (d, J=9.4, 2H).
[0778] Compound 3a:
[0779] Compound 2a (10 g, 42.9 mmol) was dissolved in 10% ethyl
acetate in methanol (250 mL) and 10% palladium on carbon (2.0 g)
was added. The mixture was degassed via vacuum and then filled with
argon
[0780] (Vacuum/argon). After degassing, the mixture was treated
with a hydrogen balloon and stirred for 5.0 hr at room temperature,
during the period the balloon was refilled with hydrogen so that a
positive pressure of hydrogen was maintained throughout the
reaction period. After the reaction was complete, the hydrogen
balloon was removed. The mixture was degassed under vacuum and
filled with argon. The mixture was then filtered through a pad of
Celite. The filtrate was concentrated to give compound 3a as a
reddish brown solid (8.5 g, 97%).
[0781] Compound 4a:
[0782] To a solution of p-TsOH.H.sub.2O (56.0 g, 300 mmol) in
acetonitrile (500 mL), compound 3a was added and cooled to
0-5.degree. C. The suspension was stirred at 0.degree. C. for 15
min and a solution of NaNO.sub.2 (13.8 g, 200 mmol), KI (41.5 g,
250 mmol) in H.sub.2O (150 mL) was added slowly thereto. During the
addition, N.sub.2 was evolved. The reaction mixture was stirred for
1 h at room temperature. After the reaction was complete, saturated
NaHCO.sub.3 aqueous solution was added to adjust the pH to
9.about.10 and 2M Na.sub.2S.sub.2O.sub.3 (6.0 mL) was added
thereto. The aqueous layer was separated and extracted with ethyl
acetate, the combined organic layer was dried with anhydrous
MgSO.sub.4 and then concentrated under the reduced pressure. The
crude product was purified by column chromatography (silica gel,
10% ethyl acetate in hexanes) to give compound 4a as pale brown
crystals (19.3 g, 67%). LC/MS: m/z=315 [M+H].
[0783] Compound 5a:
[0784] To a suspension of compound 4a (10 g, 31.8 mmol) in dioxane
(320 mL), Pd(dppf).sub.2Cl.sub.2 CH.sub.2Cl.sub.2 (0.82 g, 1.0
mmol, Aldrich) was added and degassed by repeating with vac./argon.
The suspension was stirred for 10 min at room temperature,
bis(pinacolato)diboron (8.9 g, 35.0 mmol, NetChem, Inc.,) and
potassium acetate (0.97 g, 95.4 mmol) were added thereto. The
reaction mixture was heated at 90.degree. C. for 18 h under the
argon. Upon cooling to room temperature, the mixture was filtered
through a pad of Celite and concentrated under the reduced
pressure. The residue was purified by column chromatography (silica
gel, 5% ethyl acetate in hexanes) to give compound 5a ad a pale
brown solid (9.0 g, 90%). .sup.1H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl.sub.3): 7.67
(d, J=8.6 Hz, 2H), 7.06-6.96 (m, 4H), 6.93 (d, J=8.6 Hz, 2H), 1.33
(s, 12H). LC/MS: m/z=315 [M+H].
[0785] Compound 5b:
[0786] Compound 5b was synthesized the same way as described for
5a. .sup.1H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl.sub.3): 8.47 (s, 1H), 8.13 (m, 1H),
7.83 (d, 2H, J=8.8 Hz), 7.21-7.15 (m, 3H), 1.38 (s, 12H).
[0787] Compound 5c:
[0788] Compound 5c was synthesized the same way as described for
5a. .sup.1H NMR (400 MHz, CD.sub.3OD): 7.69 (d, J=8.7 Hz, 2H), 7.57
(d, J=8.4 Hz, 2H), 7.03 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 2H), 1.25 (s, 12H). LC/MS:
m/z=365 [M+H].
##STR00331##
[0789] Compound 5d:
[0790] A mixture of compound 6 (2.1 g, 10.9 mmol), compound 7 (2.4
g, 10.9 mmol) and Cs.sub.2CO.sub.3 (3.5 g, 10.9 mmol) in DMF (14
mL) was heated at 100.degree. C. for 4 hours. After cooling to room
temperature, the mixture was filtered through a plug of silica gel
and the plug was washed with EtOAc (50 mL). The filtrate was
concentrated and the residue was to obtain compound 5d (2.3 g, 6.9
mmol). .sup.1H NMR (400 MHz, CD.sub.3OD): 7.81 (d, 2H, J=8.8 Hz),
7.63 (d, 1H, J=8.8 Hz), 7.26 (d, 1H, J=2.4 Hz), 7.17 (dd, 1H,
J1=2.4, J2=8.8 Hz), 6.98 (d, 2H, J=8.8 Hz), 1.28 (s, 12H).
##STR00332##
[0791] Compound 5e:
[0792] A suspension of compound 9 (53 g, 0.28 mol, Aldrich),
compound 8 (64 g, 0.29 mol, Aldrich) and sodium carbonate (45 g,
0.42 mol) in DMF was heated at 100.degree. C. for 12 hours. After
cooling to room temperature the mixture was diluted with H.sub.2O
(600 mL) and extracted with EtOAc (2.times.300 mL). The organic
layer was dried over sodium sulfate and concentrated to dryness.
The product was collected by vacuum filtration and washed with DCM
to give a first batch of crystalline compound 10a (.about.75 g). A
suspension of compound 10a (20 g, 0.051 mol), bis pinacol boronate
(13 g, 0.051 mol, NetChem), KOAc (10 g, 0.10 mol, Aldrich) and
PdCl.sub.2(dppf).sub.2CH.sub.2Cl.sub.2 (2.1 g, 2.57 mmol, Aldrich)
in 1,4-dioxane (75 mL, Aldrich) was heated at 100.degree. C. for 12
hours. After cooling to room temperature, the reaction mixture was
diluted with water (500 mL) and extracted with EtOAc (2.times.300
m). The organic layer was washed with brine (250 mL), dried over
sodium sulfate, and concentrated. The residue was purified via
chromatograph (silica gel, 20% EtOAc/Hexane) to give compound 5e
(11.45 g, 0.029 mol) as brown oil. .sup.1H NMR (CDCl.sub.3):
7.93-7.87 (m, 2H), 7.78-7.73 (m, 1H), 7.37-7.33 (m, 1H), 7.11-7.04
(m, 2H), 7.17-7.12 (m, 1H), 1.36 (s, 12H). LC/MS: m/z=389,
[M+H].
##STR00333##
[0793] Compound 5f:
[0794] Compound 5f was synthesized the same way as described for 5e
by using 9' instead of 9. .sup.1H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl.sub.3): 7.97
(d, 1H, J=2.0 Hz), 7.88 (d, 2H, J=8.8 Hz), 7.68 (dd, 1H, J1=2,
J2=8.8 Hz), 7.08 (d, 2H, J=8.8 Hz), 6.91 (d, 1H, J=8.8 Hz), 1.36
(s, 12H). LC/MS: m/z=390 [M+H].
Example 57
General procedures for the synthesis of
4-(1,2-dihydroxyethyl)-6-(4-phenoxyphenyl)picolinamides
##STR00334## ##STR00335##
[0795] General Method 1:
[0796] To a pressure bottle was added 4,7-dichloropiconilic acid 6
(1.3 g, 6.76 mmol, Astatech), compound 5c (2.46 g, 6.76 mmol),
PdCl.sub.2(PPh.sub.3).sub.2 (379 mg, 0.5 mmol, Aldrich),
Cs.sub.2CO.sub.3 (4.4 gram, 13.5 mmol, Aldrich), DME (16 mL), EtOH
(8 mL), and H.sub.2O (16 mL). The mixture was placed under argon
and then heated at 60.degree. C. in an oil bath for 3.5 h. After
cooling to room temperature, brine (150 mL) was added and the pH of
the mixture was adjusted to pH 1 with 4 N HCl aqueous solution. The
mixture was then extracted with EtOAc (250 mL). The separated
organic layer was dried with Na.sub.2SO.sub.4, filtered and
concentrated to dryness. The residue was dissolved in MeOH, 4 N HCl
in 1,4-dioxane (1 mL) was added, and the mixture was stirred at
room temperature for 12 h. After concentration, the residue was
purified via column chromatography (40 g silica gel, 0-50%
EtOAc/Hexane) to give compound 8c (1.8 g, 4.4 mmol) as yellow
liquid.
[0797] To a pressure bottle was added compound 8c (1.8 g, 4.6
mmol), compound 9 (1.4 mL, 8.36 mmol, Aldrich),
PdCl.sub.2(dppf).sub.2 (300 mg, 0.37 mmol, Aldrich) and TBAF (14
mL, 14 mmol, Aldrich). The mixture was placed under Argon and
heated at 80.degree. C. oil bath for 3 hours. After cooling to room
temperature, the mixture was purified via column chromatography (40
g silica gel, 0-30% EtOAc/Hexane, Combiflash.RTM.) to give compound
10c (680 mg) as yellow liquid.
[0798] To a milky suspension of compound 10c (680 mg, 1.7 mmol) in
i-PrOH (5 mL) and H.sub.2O (5 mL) at room temperature was added in
one portion AD Mix-.alpha. (2.09 g, Aldrich). The resulting mixture
was vigorously stirred at room temperature for 12 h. The reaction
mixture was extracted with EtOAc (5.times.20 mL) and the organic
was dried over Na.sub.2SO.sub.4, filtered and concentrated. The
residue was purified via column chromatography (40 g silica gel,
0-100% EtOAc/Hexan) to give compound 11c (526 mg, 1.2 mmol).
[0799] Compound 11c (526 mg, 1.2 mmol) was dissolved in 7 N
NH.sub.3 in methanol (5 mL, 35 mmol, Aldrich) and stirred for 12 h
at room temperature. The mixture was concentrated to dryness and
the residue was triturated with a mixture of EtOAc in hexane and
sonicated to induce precipitation. After removal of the clear
solution, compound 12c was obtained as solid (300 mg, 0.7
mmol).
##STR00336##
General Method 2:
[0800] To a pressure bottle was added compound 18 (420 mg, 1.29
mmol), compound 9 (299 mg, 1.94 mmol), PdCl.sub.2(dppf).sub.2 (85
mg, 0.1 mmol) and TBAF (3.89 mL, 3.89 mmol). The mixture was placed
under argon and heated at 80.degree. C. oil bath for 3 h. After
cooling to room temperature, the mixture was poured on to the
silica gel column and purified via chromatograph (40 g silica gel,
10-20% EtOAc/Hexane). The desired product 21 was obtained as solid.
To a milky suspension of compound 21 in t-BuOH (5 mL) and H.sub.2O
(5 mL) at 0.degree. C. was added in one portion of AD Mix-.alpha.
(1.69 g, Aldrich). After addition, the ice bath was removed and the
resulting mixture was vigorously stirred at room temperature for 12
hours. The mixture was extracted with EtOAc (5.times.20 mL) and the
organic was dried with Na.sub.2SO.sub.4, filtered and concentrated
to dryness. The residue was purified via column chromatography (40
g silica gel, 0-100% EtOAc/Hexane) to give compound 22 (350 mg, 1
mmol). To a milky suspension of compound 22 (350 mg, 1 mmol) in
EtOH (2 mL) and H.sub.2O (2 mL) was added Pt catalyst (Strem) and
the mixture was then heated at 100.degree. C. oil bath for 10 min.
After cooling to room temperature, the resulting mixture was
extracted with EtOAc (3.times.20 mL) and the combined organic
layers were dried over Na.sub.2SO.sub.4, filtered and concentrated.
The residue was purified via column chromatography (40 g silica
gel, 50-100% EtOAc/Hexane) to give compound 12a.
Example 58
Synthesis of
(S)-4-(1,2-dihydroxyethyl)-6-(4-(4-fluorophenoxy)phenyl)picolinonitrile
(Compound Example No. 112)
##STR00337##
[0802]
(S)-4-(1,2-dihydroxyethyl)-6-(4-(4-fluorophenoxy)phenyl)picolinonit-
rile was synthesized according to General Method 2 of Example 57.
.sup.1H NMR (CD.sub.3OD): 8.02 (s, 1H), 7.98 (d, 2H, J=9.2 Hz),
7.68 (s, 1H), 6.96-7.0 (m, 6H), 4.71 (t, 1H, J=5.2 Hz), 3.62 (m,
2H); LC/MS: m/z=351 (M+1).
Example 59
Synthesis of
(S)-4-(1,2-dihydroxyethyl)-6-(4-(4-fluorophenoxy)phenyl)picolinamide
(Compound Example No. 41)
##STR00338##
[0804]
(S)-4-(1,2-dihydroxyethyl)-6-(4-(4-fluorophenoxy)phenyl)picolinamid-
e was synthesized according to General Method 1 of Example 57.
.sup.1H NMR (CD.sub.3OD): 8.20 (d, 2H, J=8.8 Hz), 8.09 (s, 1H),
8.08 (s, 1H), 7.07-7.19 (m, 6H), 5.51 (0.6H, OH, partially
exchanged hydrogen bond), 4.86 (t, 1H, J=6 Hz), 3.73 (m, 2H);
LC/MS: m/z=369 (M+1).
Example 60
Synthesis of
(R)-4-(1,2-dihydroxyethyl)-6-(4-(4-fluorophenoxy)phenyl)picolinonitrile
(Compound Example No. 138)
##STR00339##
[0806]
(R)-4-(1,2-dihydroxyethyl)-6-(4-(4-fluorophenoxy)phenyl)picolinonit-
rile was synthesized according to General Method 2 of Example 57.
.sup.1H NMR (CDCl.sub.3): 8.09 (d, 2H, J=9.2 Hz), 7.93 (s, 1H),
7.64 (s, 1H), 4.95 (dd, 1H, J1=3.2, J2=7.2 Hz), 3.94 (dd, 1H, J1=4,
J2=11 Hz), 3.71 (dd, 1H, J1=7.6, J2=11 Hz); LC/MS: m/z=351
(M+1).
Example 61
Synthesis of
(R)-4-(1,2-dihydroxyethyl)-6-(4-(4-fluorophenoxy)phenyl)picolinamide
(Compound Example No. 40)
##STR00340##
[0808]
(R)-4-(1,2-dihydroxyethyl)-6-(4-(4-fluorophenoxy)phenyl)picolinamid-
e was synthesized according to the General Method 2 of Example 57.
.sup.1H NMR (DMS-d.sub.6): 8.29 (d, 2H, J=8.8 Hz), 8.28 (bs, 1H,
NH), 8.03 (s, 1H), 7.98 (s, 1H), 7.67 (bs, 1H, NH), 7.28 (m, 2H),
7.16 (m, 2H), 7.08 (d, 2H, J=8.8 Hz), 5.61 (d, 1H, OH, J=4.8 Hz),
4.85 (t, 1H, OH, 3=5.6 Hz), 4.70 (m, 1H), 3.56 (m, 2H); LC/MS:
m/z=369 (M+1).
Example 62
Synthesis of
(S)-4-(1,2-dihydroxyethyl)-6-(4-((5-(trifluoromethyl)pyridin-2-yl)oxy)
phenyl)picolinamide (Compound Example No. 139)
##STR00341##
[0810]
(S)-4-(1,2-dihydroxyethyl)-6-(4-((5-(trifluoromethyl)pyridin-2-yl)o-
xy)phenyl) picolinamide was synthesized according to General Method
1 of Example 57. .sup.1H NMR (CD.sub.3OD): 8.37 (s, 1H), 8.18 (d,
2H, J=9.2 Hz), 8.03 (m, 3H), 7.21 (d, 2H, J=9.2 Hz), 7.12 (s, 1H),
7.09 (s, 1H), 4.76 (m, 1H), 3.65 (m, 2H); LC/MS: m/z=420 (M+1).
Example 63
Synthesis of
(R)-4-(1,2-dihydroxyethyl)-6-(4-((5-(trifluoromethyl)pyridin-2-yl)oxy)
phenyl)picolinamide (Compound Example No. 132)
##STR00342##
[0812]
(R)-4-(1,2-dihydroxyethyl)-6-(4-((5-(trifluoromethyl)pyridin-2-yl)o-
xy)phenyl) picolinamide was synthesized according to General Method
1 of Example 57. .sup.1H NMR (CD.sub.3OD): 8.48 (bs, 1H), 8.28 (d,
2H, J=8.8 Hz), 8.17 (m, 3H), 7.34 (d, 2H, J=8.8 Hz), 7.23 (d, 1H),
4.92 (m, 1H), 3.77 (m, 2H); LC/MS: m/z=420 (M+1).
Example 64
Synthesis of
(S)-4-(1,2-dihydroxyethyl)-6-(4-(4-trifluoromethyl)phenoxy)phenyl)
picolinamide (Compound Example No. 30)
##STR00343##
[0814]
(S)-4-(1,2-dihydroxyethyl)-6-(4-(4-trifluoromethyl)phenoxy)phenyl)
picolinamide was synthesized according to General Method 1 of
Example 57. .sup.1H NMR (CD.sub.3OD): 8.16 (d, 2H, J=9.2 Hz), 8.00
(s, 2H), 7.58 (d, 2H, J=8.4 Hz), 7.10 (m, 4H), 4.76 (m, 1H), 3.64
(m, 2H); LC/MS: m/z=419 (M+1).
Example 65
Synthesis
(R)-4-(1,2-dihydroxyethyl)-6-(4-(4-trifluoromethyl)phenoxy)
phenyl)picolinamide (Compound Example No. 103)
##STR00344##
[0816]
(R)-4-(1,2-dihydroxyethyl)-6-(4-(4-trifluoromethyl)phenoxy)phenyl)
picolinamide was synthesized according to General Method 1 of
Example 57. .sup.1H NMR (CD.sub.3OD): 8.16 (d, 2H, J=9.2 Hz), 8.00
(s, 2H), 7.58 (d, 2H, J=8.4 Hz), 7.10 (m, 4H), 4.76 (m, 1H), 3.64
(m, 2H); LC/MS: m/z=419 (M+1).
Example 66
Synthesis of
(S)-6-(4-(4-cyano-3-(trifluoromethyl)phenoxy)phenyl)-4-(1,2-dihydroxyethy-
l)picolinamide (Compound Example No. 31)
##STR00345##
[0818]
(S)-6-(4-(4-cyano-3-(trifluoromethyl)phenoxy)phenyl)-4-(1,2-dihydro-
xyethyl) picolinamide was synthesized according to General Method 1
of Example 57. .sup.1H NMR (CD.sub.3OD): 8.23 (d, 2H, J=8.8 Hz),
8.03 (s, 2H), 7.88 (d, 1H, J=8.8 Hz), 7.41 (d, 1H, J=2.4 Hz), 7.26
(dd, 1H, J1=2.4, J2=8.4 Hz), 7.20 (d, 2H, J=8.8 Hz), 4.76 (m, 1H),
3.64 (m, 2H); LC/MS: m/z=444 (M+1).
Example 67
Synthesis
(R)-6-(4-(4-cyano-3-(trifluoromethyl)phenoxy)phenyl)-4-(1,2-dihy-
droxyethyl)picolinamide (Compound Example No. 127)
##STR00346##
[0820]
(R)-6-(4-(4-cyano-3-(trifluoromethyl)phenoxy)phenyl)-4-(1,2-dihydro-
xyethyl) picolinamide was synthesized according to General Method 1
of Example 57. .sup.1H NMR (CD.sub.3OD): 8.34 (d, 2H, J=9.2 Hz),
8.14 (s, 2H), 8.03 (d, 1H, J=8.4 Hz), 7.53 (d, 1H, J=2.0 Hz), 7.37
(dd, 1H, J1=1.2, J2=8.0 Hz), 7.31 (m, 2H), 4.84 (m, 1H), 3.68 (m,
2H); LC/MS: m/z=444 (M+1).
Example 68
Synthesis of
(S)-6-(4-(3-cyano-4-(trifluoromethyl)phenoxy)phenyl)-4-(1,2-dihydroxyethy-
l)picolinamide (Compound Example No. 33)
##STR00347##
[0822]
(S)-6-(4-(3-cyano-4-(trifluoromethyl)phenoxy)phenyl)-4-(1,2-dihydro-
xyethyl) picolinamide was synthesized according to General Method 1
of Example 57. .sup.1H NMR (CD.sub.3OD): 8.21 (d, 2H, J=8.8 Hz),
8.02 (s, 2H), 7.80 (d, 1H, J=8.8 Hz), 7.53 (d, 1H, J=2.8 Hz), 7.33
(dd, 1H, J1=8.8, J2=2.8 Hz), 7.18 (d, 2H, J=9.2 Hz), 4.75 (m, 1H),
3.65 (m, 2H); LC/MS: m/z=444 (M+1).
Example 69
Synthesis of
(R)-6-(4-(3-cyano-4-(trifluoromethyl)phenoxy)phenyl)-4-(1,2-dihydroxyethy-
l)picolinamide (Compound Example No. 34)
##STR00348##
[0824]
(R)-6-(4-(3-cyano-4-(trifluoromethyl)phenoxy)phenyl)-4-(1,2-dihydro-
xyethyl) picolinamide was synthesized according to General Method 1
of Example 57. .sup.1H NMR (CD.sub.3OD): 8.21 (d, 2H, J=8.8 Hz),
8.02 (s, 2H), 7.80 (d, 1H, J=8.8 Hz), 7.53 (d, 1H, J=2.8 Hz), 7.33
(dd, 1H, J1=8.8, J2=2.8 Hz), 7.18 (d, 2H, J=8.8 Hz), 4.75 (m, 1H),
3.65 (m, 2H); LC/MS: m/z=444 (M+1).
Example 70
Synthesis of
(S)-6-(4-(4-cyano-2-(trifluoromethyl)phenoxy)phenyl)-4-(1,2-dihydroxyethy-
l)picolinamide (Compound Example No. 35)
##STR00349##
[0826]
(S)-6-(4-(4-cyano-2-(trifluoromethyl)phenoxy)phenyl)-4-(1,2-dihydro-
xyethyl) picolinamide was synthesized according to General Method 1
of Example 57. .sup.1H NMR (600 MHz, CD.sub.3OD): 8.30 (d, 2H, J=9
Hz), 8.17 (m, 1H), 8.12 (m, 1H), 7.93 (dd, 1H, J1=1.8, J2=8.4 Hz),
7.26 (d, 2H, J=7.8 Hz), 7.14 (d, 1H, J=9 Hz), 4.85 (m, 1H), 3.74
(m, 2H); LC/MS: m/z=444 (M+1).
Example 71
Synthesis of
(R)-6-(4-(4-cyano-2-(trifluoromethyl)phenoxy)phenyl)-4-(1,2-dihydroxyethy-
l)picolinamide (Compound Example No. 36)
##STR00350##
[0828]
(R)-6-(4-(4-cyano-2-(trifluoromethyl)phenoxy)phenyl)-4-(1,2-dihydro-
xyethyl) picolinamide was synthesized according to General Method 1
of Example 57. .sup.1H NMR (600 MHz, CD.sub.3OD): 8.32 (d, 2H, J=9
Hz), 8.17 (m, 1H), 8.12 (m, 1H), 7.93 (m, 1H), 7.26 (d, 2H, J=9
Hz), 7.14 (d, 1H, J=9 Hz), 4.85 (m, 1H), 3.74 (m, 2H); LC/MS:
m/z=444 (M+1).
Example 72
Synthesis of
(S)-6-(4-(4-carbamoyl-2-(trifluoromethyl)phenoxy)phenyl)-4-(1,2-dihydroxy-
ethyl)picolinamide (Compound Example No. 32)
##STR00351##
[0830]
(S)-6-(4-(4-carbamoyl-2-(trifluoromethyl)phenoxy)phenyl)-4-(1,2-dih-
ydroxyethyl)picolinamide was synthesized according to General
Method 2 of Example 57 using compound 5f. .sup.1H NMR (600 MHz,
CD.sub.3OD): 8.32 (m, 3H), 8.12 (m, 3H), 7.23 (d, 2H, J=8.8 Hz),
7.11 (d, 1H, J=8.8 Hz), 3.78 (m, 2H); LC/MS: m/z=462 (M+1).
Example 73
Synthesis
(S)-6-(4-(4-cyanophenoxy)phenyl)-4-(1,2-dihydroxyethyl)picolinam-
ide (Compound Example No. 37)
##STR00352##
[0832]
(S)-6-(4-(4-cyanophenoxy)phenyl)-4-(1,2-dihydroxyethyl)picolinamide
was synthesized according to General Method 1 of Example 57.
.sup.1H NMR (CD.sub.3OD): 8.18 (d, 2H, J=8.8 Hz), 8.00 (s, 2H),
7.64 (d, 2H, J=8.4 Hz), 7.13 (d, 2H, J=8.4 Hz), 7.04 (d, 2H, J=8.8
Hz), 4.74 (m, 1H), 3.64 (m, 2H); LC/MS; m/z=376 (M+1).
Example 74
Synthesis of
(R)-6-(4-(4-cyanophenoxy)phenyl)-4-(1,2-dihydroxyethyl)
picolinamide (Compound Example No. 381
##STR00353##
[0834] (R)-6-(4-(4-cyanophenoxy)phenyl)-4-(1,2-dihydroxyethyl)
picolinamide was synthesized according to General Method 1 of
Example 57. .sup.1H NMR (CD.sub.3OD): 8.18 (d, 2H, J=8.8 Hz), 8.00
(s, 2H), 7.64 (d, 2H, J=8.4 Hz), 7.13 (d, 2H, J=8.4 Hz), 7.04 (d,
2H, J=8.8 Hz), 4.74 (m, 1H), 3.64 (m, 2H); LC/MS: m/z=376
(M+1).
Example 75
Synthesis of
(S)-6-(5-chloro-2-fluorophenoxy)phenyl)-4-(1,2-dihydroxyethyl)
picolinamide (Compound Example No. 39)
##STR00354##
[0836]
(S)-6-(5-chloro-2-fluorophenoxy)phenyl)-4-(1,2-dihydroxyethyl)picol-
inamide was synthesized according to General Method 1 of Example
57. .sup.1H NMR (CD.sub.3OD): 8.11 (d, 2H, J=8.8 Hz), 7.97 (m, 2H),
7.21-7.08 (m, 3H), 7.01 (d, 2H, J=8.8 Hz), 4.75 (m, 1H), 3.63 (m,
2H); LC/MS: m/z=403 (M+1).
Example 76
Synthesis of
(R)-6-(5-chloro-2-fluorophenoxy)phenyl)-4-(1,2-dihydroxyethyl)
picolinamide (Compound Example No. 123)
##STR00355##
[0838]
(R)-6-(5-chloro-2-fluorophenoxy)phenyl)-4-(1,2-dihydroxyethyl)picol-
inamide was synthesized according to General Method 1 of Example
57. .sup.1H NMR (CD.sub.3OD): 8.11 (d, 2H, J=8.8 Hz), 7.97 (m, 2H),
7.21-7.08 (m, 3H), 7.01 (d, 2H, J=8.8 Hz), 4.75 (m, 1H), 3.63 (m,
2H); LC/MS: m/z=403 (M+1).
Example 77
Synthesis of
(S)-4-(1,2-dihydroxyethyl)-6-(4-(4-fluorophenoxy)phenyl)-N-(2-(piperidin--
1-yl)ethyl)picolinamide (Compound Example No. 42)
##STR00356##
[0840] A solution of compound 22a (65 mg, 0.18 mmol) and a
catalytic amount of TsOH in acetone was stirred at room temperature
for 3 h. After removal of solvent under vacuum, the residue was
treated with 2N NaOH aqueous at 90.degree. C. for 2 h. After
cooling to room temperature, the solvent was removed to give a
mixture of compounds 50a and 50b. The mixture of compounds 50a and
50b was treated with HOBT (24.3 mg, 0.18 mmol), coupling agent,
DIEA (99 .mu.L, 0.54 mmol) and compound 47 (23 mg, 0.18 mmol) in
CH.sub.2Cl.sub.2 for 12 h. The reaction mixture was purified via
column chromatography (12 silica, 0-30% MeOH in CH.sub.2Cl.sub.2
containing 1% NH.sub.3 aqueous solution) to give
(S)-4-(1,2-dihydroxyethyl)-6-(4-(4-fluorophenoxy)phenyl)-N-(2-(piperidin--
1-yl)ethyl)picolinamide (Compound Example No. 42 (12 mg, 0.025
mmol). .sup.1H NMR (CD.sub.3OD): 8.12 (d, 2H, J=9.2 Hz), 7.97 (s,
1H), 7.96 (s, 1H), 6.96-7.0 (m, 6H), 4.74 (t, 1H, J=5.2 Hz), 3.63
(m, 2H), 3.56 (m, 2H), 2.52-2.73 (b, 6H), 1.61 (m, 4H), 1.45 (m,
2H); LC/MS: m/z=480 (M+1).
Example 78
Synthesis of
(R)-4-(1,2-dihydroxyethyl)-6-(4-(4-fluorophenoxy)phenyl)
isonicotinamide (Compound Example No. 89)
##STR00357##
[0842] A solution of compound 58 (500 mg, 2.89 mmol, Aldrich),
compound 3a (908 mg, 2.89 mmol), PdCl.sub.2(dppf).sub.2 (169 mg,
0.23 mmol, Aldrich) in TBAF (9 mL, 9 mmol, Aldrich) under pressure
was placed under argon and then heated at 60.degree. C. in an oil
bath for 2 h. After cooling to room temperature, the reaction
mixture was purified via column chromatography without aqueous
workup (40 g silica gel, 0-30% EtOAc/Hexane) to obtain a mixture
(0.7 g) of compounds 59 and 59' as a liquid.
[0843] A solution of the mixture of compounds 59 and 59',
PdCl.sub.2(dppf).sub.2 (141 mg, 0.17 mmol, Aldrich) in TBAF (6 mL,
6 mmol, Aldrich) placed under argon and heated at 80.degree. C. in
an oil bath for 0.5 h. After cooling to room temperature, the
mixture was purified without aqueous workup via column
chromatography (40 g silica gel, 0-20% EtOAc/Hexane) to obtain a
mixture (540 mg) of compounds 60 and 59'.
[0844] To a milky suspension of the mixture of compounds 60 and 59'
(540 mg, 1.7 mmol) in 2-PrOH (5 mL) and H.sub.2O (5 mL) was added
in one portion of ADMix-.beta. ((2.21 g, Aldrich) and the resulting
mixture was stirred at room temperature for 12 h. The mixture was
extracted with EtOAc (4.times.20 mL) and the combined organic
layers were dried over Na.sub.2SO.sub.4, filtered and concentrated.
The residue was purified via column chromatography (40 g silica
gel, 0-80% EtOAc/Hexane) to give compound 61.
[0845] To a solution of compound 61 in EtOH (2 mL)and H.sub.2O (2
mL) was added platinum catalyst and the reaction mixture heated at
100.degree. C. in an oil bath for 10 min. After cooling to room
temperature, the mixture was extracted with EtOAc (4.times.20 mL)
and the combined organic layers were dried over Na.sub.2SO.sub.4,
filtered and concentrated. The residue was recrystallized from
methanol to give
(R)-4-(1,2-dihydroxyethyl)-6-(4-(4-fluorophenoxy)phenyl)
isonicotinamide (Compound Example No. 89) (86 mg, 0.23 mmol) as
white solid. .sup.1H NMR (CD.sub.3OD): 8.01 (m, 3H), 7.77 (m, 1H),
7.07-7.94 (m, 6H), 4.79 (m, 1H), 3.87 (dd, 1H, J1=4, J2=11 Hz),
3.71 (dd, 1H, J1=4, J2=11 Hz); LC/MS: m/z=369.
Example 79
Synthesis of
(S)-2-(1,2-dihydroxyethyl)-6-(4-(4-fluorophenoxy)phenyl)
isonicotinamide (Compound Example No. 97)
##STR00358##
[0847]
(S)-2-(1,2-dihydroxyethyl)-6-(4-(4-fluorophenoxy)phenyl)isonicotina-
mide was synthesized similarly to
(R)-4-(1,2-dihydroxyethyl)-6-(4-(4-fluorophenoxy)phenyl)
isonicotinamide as described in Example 78. .sup.1H NMR
(DMSO-d.sub.6): 8.35 (bs, 1H, NH), 8.17 (m, 3H), 7.83 (s, 1H), 7.72
(bs, 1H, NH), 7.27 (t, 2H), 7.15 (m, 4H), 5.6 (s, 1H, OH), 4.8 (d,
1H, OH), 4.7 (m, 1H), 3.8 (m, 1H), 3.57 (m, 1H); LC/MS:
m/z=369.
Example 80
Synthesis of
(S)-6-(1,2-dihydroxyethyl)-4-(4-(4-fluorophenoxy)phenyl)picolinamide
(Compound Example No. 95)
##STR00359##
[0849]
(S)-6-(1,2-dihydroxyethyl)-4-(4-(4-fluorophenoxy)phenyl)picolinamid-
e was synthesized using methodology described in General Method 1
of Example 57. .sup.1H NMR (DMSO-d.sub.6): 8.3 (m, 3H), 8.0 (d,
2H), 7.7 (s, 1H), 7.3 (m, 2H), 7.18 (m, 2H), 7.1 (d, 2H), 5.65 (d,
1H, OH), 4.9 (d, 1H, OH), 4.7 (m, 1H), 3.5 (m, 2H); LC/MS:
m/z=369.
Example 81
Synthesis of
(R)-6-(1,2-dihydroxyethyl)-4-(4-(4-fluorophenoxy)phenyl)picolinamide
(Compound Example No. 96)
##STR00360##
[0851]
(R)-6-(1,2-dihydroxyethyl)-4-(4-(4-fluorophenoxy)phenyl)picolinamid-
e was synthesized using methodology described in General Method 1
of Example 57. .sup.1H NMR (DMSO-d.sub.6): 8.3 (m, 3H), 8.0 (d,
2H), 7.7 (s, 1H), 7.3 (m, 2H), 7.18 (m, 2H), 7.1 (d, 2H), 5.65 (d,
1H, OH), 4.9 (d, 1H, OH), 4.7 (m, 1H), 3.5 (m, 2H); LC/MS:
m/z=369.
Example 82
Synthesis of
(R)-4-(2,3-dihydroxypropyl)-6-(4-(4-fluorophenoxy)phenyl)picolinamide
(Compound Example No. 134)
##STR00361##
[0853]
(R)-4-(2,3-dihydroxypropyl)-6-(4-(4-fluorophenoxy)phenyl)picolinami-
de was synthesized using methodology described in General Method 1
of Example 57. .sup.1H NMR (DMSO-d.sub.6): 8.09 (m, 2H), 7.85 (d,
2H), 7.70 (m, 2H), 7.30 (t, 2H), 7.18 (m, 2H), 7.10 (d, 2H), 4.70
(m, 2H), 4.00 (m, 1H), 3.40 (m, 2H), 3.04 (m, 1H), 2.80 (m, 1H);
LC/MS: m/z=383.
Example 83
Synthesis of
(S)-4-(2,3-dihydroxypropyl)-6-(4-(4-fluorophenoxy)phenyl)picolinamide
(Compound Example No. 135)
##STR00362##
[0855]
(S)-4-(2,3-dihydroxypropyl)-6-(4-(4-fluorophenoxy)phenyl)picolinami-
de was synthesized using methodology described in General Method 1
of Example 57. .sup.1H NMR (DMSO-d.sub.6): 8.09 (m, 2H), 7.87 (d,
2H), 7.70 (m, 2H), 7.30 (t, 2H), 7.18 (m, 2H), 7.10 (d, 2H), 4.70
(m, 2H), 4.00 (m, 1H), 3.40 (m, 2H), 3.04 (m, 1H), 2.80 (m, 1H);
LC/MS: m/z=383.
Example 84
Synthesis
4-((1S,2S)-1,2-dihydroxypropyl)-6-(4-(4-fluorophenoxy)phenyl)
picolinamide (Compound Example No. 129)
##STR00363##
[0857]
4-((1S,2S)-1,2-dihydroxypropyl)-6-(4-(4-fluorophenoxy)phenyl)picoli-
namide was isolated as by-product during the synthesis of
(S)-4-(2,3-dihydroxypropyl)-6-(4-(4-fluorophenoxy)phenyl)
picolinamide. .sup.1H NMR (DMSO-d.sub.6): 8.39 (s, 1H), 8.12 (s,
1H), 7.84 (m, 3H), 7.67 (s, 1H), 7.27 (m, 2H), 7.16 (m, 2H), 7.11
(d, 2H), 5.40 (bs, 1H), 4.50 (m, 2H), 4.0 (m, 1H), 1.0 (m, 3H);
LC/MS: m/z=383.
Example 85
Synthesis of
4-((1R,2R)-1,2-dihydroxypropyl)-6-(4-(4-fluorophenoxy)phenyl)
picolinamide (Compound Example No. 131)
##STR00364##
[0859]
4-((1R,2R)-1,2-dihydroxypropyl)-6-(4-(4-fluorophenoxy)phenyl)picoli-
namide was isolated as a by product during the synthesis of
Compound Example No. 133. .sup.1H NMR (DMSO-d.sub.6): 8.39 (s, 1H),
8.17 (s, 1H), 7.84 (m, 3H), 7.70 (s, 1H), 7.32 (m, 2H), 7.20 (m,
2H), 7.16 (d, 2H), 5.40 (m, 1H), 4.50 (m, 2H), 4.0 (m, 1H), 1.0 (m,
3H); LC/MS: m/z=383.
Example 86
Synthesis of
6-(4-(4-fluorophenoxy)phenyl)-4-((pyridine-3-ylmethyl)amino)
picolinamide,
6-(4-(4-fluorophenoxy)phenyl)-4-((pyridine-4-ylmethyl)amino)
picolinamide, and
6-(4-(4-fluorophenoxy)phenyl)-4-((pyridine-2-ylmethyl)amino)
picolinamide
(Compound Example Nos. 45-47)
##STR00365##
[0861]
6-(4-(4-fluorophenoxy)phenyl)-4-((pyridine-3-ylmethyl)amino)picolin-
amide (Compound Example No. 45) was synthesized according to
general procedure of Example 24 in 80% yield as a white solid.
.sup.1H NMR (CD.sub.3CN): 8.2-8.9 (m, 3H), 7.6-7.9 (m, 3H), 6.8-7.5
(m, 8H), 4.8 (s, 2H); (m/z+H)=415.
##STR00366##
[0862]
6-(4-(4-fluorophenoxy)phenyl)-4-((pyridine-4-ylmethyl)amino)picolin-
amide (Compound Example No. 46) was synthesized according to
general procedure of Example 24 in 80% yield as a white solid.
.sup.1H NMR (CD.sub.3CN): 8.9 (s, br, 2H), 7.6-7.9 (m, 4H), 6.8-7.5
(m, 9H), 4.8 (s, 2H).
##STR00367##
[0863]
6-(4-(4-fluorophenoxy)phenyl)-4-((pyridine-2-ylmethyl)amino)picolin-
amide (Compound Example No. 47) was synthesized according to
general procedure of Example 24. .sup.1H NMR (CD.sub.3OD): 8.44 (m,
1H), 7.89 (d, 2H, J=8.8 Hz), 7.71 (dt, 1H, J1=1.6, J2=7.6 Hz), 7.38
(d, 1H, J=7.6 Hz), 7.23 (dd, 1H, J1=6, J2=7.6 Hz), 7.19 (d, 1H,
J=2.4 Hz), 7.06-6.90 (m, 6H), 4.51 (s, 2H); LC/MS: m/z=415
(M+1).
Example 87
Synthesis of
6-(4-(4-fluorophenoxy)phenyl)-1',2',3',6'-tetrahydro-[4,4'-bipyridine]-2--
carboxamide (Compound Example No. 122)
##STR00368##
[0865] To a flask containing methyl
4-chloro-6-(4-(4-fluorophenoxy)phenyl)picolinate (compound A) (0.5
g, 1.4 mmol) was added tert-butyl
4-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)-5,6-dihydropyridine-1(2H)-
-carboxylate (compound B) (0.45 g, 1.47 mmol), dimethoxyethane (1.4
mL), and ethanol (0.7 mL). Sodium carbonate (0.296 g, 2.8 mmol) was
dissolved in water (1.4 mL) and this solution was added to the
reaction mixture. The reaction mixture was then evacuated and
flushed with argon 3 times. Bis(triphenylphine)dichloropalladium
was added and the reaction mixture was heated at 60.degree. C. for
1.5 h at which time analysis of an aliquot of the reaction mixture
indicated the reaction was complete. The ethanol was removed under
reduced pressure and the residue was partitioned between ethyl
acetate (50 mL) and water (50 mL). The layers were separated, the
aqueous layer was washed with ethyl acetate (20 mL) and the
combined organic layers were dried (magnesium sulfate) and
concentrated under reduced pressure to yield the crude product.
Purification by column chromatography (silica gel, hexane/ethyl
acetate gradient) yielded an approximately one to one mixture of
the methyl and ethyl esters of compound C. This material was used
as is for the next step.
##STR00369##
[0866] Compound C as a mixture of esters from Scheme 63 was
dissolved in 5 mL of 7N ammonia in methanol and heated at
60.degree. C. for 18 h. The reaction mixture was concentrated under
reduced pressure to yield a pale yellow solid which was taken up in
dichloromethane (10 mL) and trifluoroacetic acid (2 mL). The
reaction mixture was stirred for 16 h at ambient temperature. The
solvent was removed under reduced pressure and the residue was
purified by column chromatography (silica gel; methanol/ethyl
acetate gradient) to give
6-(4-(4-fluorophenoxy)phenyl)-1',2',3',6'-tetrahydro-[4,4'-bipyridine]-2--
carboxamide (Compound Example No. 122).
Example 88
6-(4-(4-fluorophenoxy)phenyl)-4-methyl(phenyl)amino)picolinamide
(Compound Example No. 43)
##STR00370##
[0868] .sup.1H NMR (DMSO-d.sub.6): 7.93 (bd, 1H, NH), 7.63 (bd, 1H,
NH), 7.56 (m, 3H), 7.47 (m, 2H), 7.39 (d, 2H), 7.25 (m, 3H), 7.12
(m, 2H), 7.02 (d, 2H), 6.79 (s, 1H), 3.5 (s, 3H); LC/MS: m/z=414
(M+1).
Example 89
4-((2-cyanoethyl)(phenyl)amino)-6-(4-(4-fluorophenoxy)phenylpicolinamide
(Compound Example No. 44)
##STR00371##
[0870] .sup.1H NMR (DMSO-d.sub.6): 8.12 (bs, 1H, NH), 7.69 (bs, 1H,
NH), 7.61 (s, 1H), 7.51 (m, 4H), 7.43 (d, 2H), 7.38 (d, 1H), 7.24
(t, 2H), 7.12 (m, 2H), 7.01 (d, 2H), 6.59 (s, 1H), 4.31 (t, 2H),
2.85 (t, 2H); LC/MS: m/z=453 (M+1).
Example 90
4-(4-(4-fluorophenoxy)phenyl)-6-methyl(phenyl)amino)picolinamide
(Compound Example No. 113)
##STR00372##
[0872] .sup.1H NMR (DMSO-d.sub.6): 8.19 (m, 3H), 7.58 (bs, 1H, NH),
7.51 (t, 2H), 7.34 (m, 3H), 7.25 (m, 3H), 7.15 (m, 3H), 7.04 (d,
2H), 3.40 (s, 3H); LC/MS: m/z=414 (M+1).
Example 91
6-(4-(4-fluorophenoxy)phenyl)-4-methyl(phenyl)amino)picolinic acid
(Compound Example No. 114)
##STR00373##
[0874] .sup.1H NMR (DMSO-d.sub.6): 12.80 (bs, 1H, CO.sub.2H), 7.50
(m, 3H), 7.40 (t, 2H), 7.32 (m, 2H), 7.19 (m, 3H), 7.05 (m, 2H),
6.96 (d, 2H), 6.74 (s, 1H), 3.40 (s, 3H); LC/MS: m/z=415 (M+1).
Example 92
6-((2-cyanoethyl)(phenyl)amino)-4-(4-(4-fluorophenoxy)phenyl)picolinamide
(Compound Example No. 115)
##STR00374##
[0876] .sup.1H NMR (DMSO-d.sub.6): 8.24 (d, 2H), 8.17 (s, 1H), 7.56
(m, 3H), 7.40 (m, 4H), 7.27 (m, 2H), 7.14 (m, 2H), 7.06 (d, 2H),
7.02 (s, 1H), 4.20 (t, 2H), 2.80 (t, 2H); LC/MS: m/z=453 (M+1).
Example 93
4-((6-carbamoyl-4-(4-(4-fluorophenoxy)phenyl)pyridine-2-yl)(methyl)amino)b-
enzoic acid (Compound Example No. 116)
##STR00375##
[0878] .sup.1H NMR (DMSO-d.sub.6): 8.28 (m, 3H), 8.08 (d, 2H), 7.70
(s, 1H, NH), 7.50 (m, 3H), 7.40 (s, 1H), 7.32 (t, 2H), 7.20 (m,
2H), 7.10 (d, 2H), 3.50 (s, 3H); LC/MS: m/z=458 (M+1).
Example 94
6-((4-carboxyphenyl)(methyl)amino)-4-(4-(4-fluorophenoxy)phenyl)picolinic
acid (Compound Example No. 117)
##STR00376##
[0880] .sup.1H NMR (DMSO-d.sub.6): 8.01 (d, 2H), 7.78 (m, 3H), 7.51
(d, 2H), 7.32 (m, 3H), 7.20 (m, 2H), 7.11 (d, 2H), 3.60 (s, 3H);
LC/MS: m/z=459 (M+1).
Example 95
4-((2-cyanoethyl)phenyl)amino)-6-(4-(4-fluorophenoxy)phenyl)picolinic
acid (Compound Example No. 118)
##STR00377##
[0882] .sup.1H NMR (DMSO-d.sub.6): 7.62 (s, 1H), 7.52 (m, 4H), 7.44
(d, 2H), 7.38 (t, 1H), 7.24 (t, 2H), 7.12 (m, 2H), 7.01 (d, 2H),
6.62 (s, 1H), 4.25 (t, 2H), 2.92 (t, 2H); LC/MS: m/z=454 (M+1).
Example 96
4-(4-(4-fluorophenoxy)phenyl)-6-(methyl(phenyl)amino)picolinic acid
(Compound Example No. 119)
##STR00378##
[0884] .sup.1H NMR (DMSO-d.sub.6): 8.18 (d, 2H), 7.60 (m, 2H), 7.42
(m, 3H), 7.34 (m, 3H), 7.21 (m, 3H), 7.15 (d, 2H), 3.50 (s, 3H);
LC/MS: m/z=415 (M+1).
Example 97
6-((4-carboxyphenyl)(methyl)amino)-4-(4-(4-fluorophenoxy)phenyl)picolinic
acid (Compound Example No. 120)
##STR00379##
[0886] .sup.1H NMR (DMSO-d.sub.6): 8.12 (d, 2H), 8.01 (d, 2H), 7.44
(m, 3H), 7.32 (s, 1H), 7.27 (t, 2H), 7.13 (m, 2H), 7.08 (d, 2H),
3.50 (s, 3H); LC/MS: m/z=459 (M+1).
Example 98
6-((carboxymethyl)(phenyl)amino)-4-(4-(4-fluoeophenoxy)phenyl)picolinic
acid (Compound Example No. 121)
##STR00380##
[0888] .sup.1H NMR (DMSO-d.sub.6): 8.12 (d, 2H), 7.60 (m, 2H), 7.44
(m, 3H), 7.30 (m, 3H), 7.20 (m, 2H), 7.12 (m, 3H), 4.70 (s, 2H);
LC/MS: m/z=459 (M+1).
Example 99
4-((2-carbamoyl-6-(4-(4-fluorophenoxy)phenyl)pyridine-4-yl)(methyl)amino)b-
enzoic acid (Compound Example No. 91)
##STR00381##
[0890] .sup.1H NMR (DMSO-d.sub.6): 7.95 (s, 1H, NH), 7.90 (d, 2H),
7.61 (s, 1H, NH), 7.55 (m, 3H), 7.23 (m, 4H), 7.12 (m, 2H), 7.04
(d, 2H), 6.81 (s, 1H), 3.50 (s, 3H); LC/MS: m/z=458 (M+1).
Example 100
4-((carboxymethyl)(phenyl)amino)-6-(4-(4-fluoeophenoxy)phenyl)picolinic
acid (Compound Example No. 92)
##STR00382##
[0892] .sup.1H NMR (DMSO-d.sub.6): 7.59 (s, 1H), 7.55 (d, 2H), 7.46
(m, 4H), 7.34-7.21 (m, 3H), 7.12 (m, 2H), 7.03 (d, 2H), 6.78 (s,
1H), 4.70 (s, 2H); LC/MS: m/z=459 (M+1).
Example 101
1-(2-carboxy-6-(4-(4-fluorophenoxy)phenyl)pyridine-4-yl)-1H-indole-3-carbo-
xylic acid (Compound Example No. 93)
##STR00383##
[0894] .sup.1H NMR (DMSO-d.sub.6): 8.61 (bs, 1H), 8.31 (s, 1H),
8.11 (bs, 1H), 8.05 (s, 1H), 7.9-7.8 (m, 3H), 7.2 (m, 2H), 7.12-7.0
(m, 6H); LC/MS: m/z=469 (M+1).
Example 102a
6-((2-cyanoethyl)phenyl)amino)-4-(4-(4-fluorophenoxy)phenyl)picolinic
acid (Compound Example No. 94)
##STR00384##
[0896] .sup.1H NMR (DMSO-d.sub.6): 8.19 (d, 2H), 7.60 (t, 2H), 7.46
(m, 4H), 7.30 (t, 2H), 7.19 (m, 2H), 7.11 (d, 2H), 7.06 (s, 1H),
4.30 (t, 2H), 2.85 (t, 2H); LC/MS: m/z=454 (M+1).
[0897] EXAMPLE 102b
6-((2-amino-2-oxoethyl)(phenyl)amino)-4-(4-(4-fluorophenoxy)phenyl)picolin-
amide (Compound Example No. 98)
##STR00385##
[0899] .sup.1H NMR (DMSO-d.sub.6): 8.15 (bs, 1H, NH), 8.10 (m, 2H),
7.66-7.30 (m, 7H), 7.25 (m, 3H0, 7.17-7.0 (m, 6H), 4.4 (m, 2H);
LC/MS: m/z=457 (M+1).
Example 103
4-(4-cyano-1H-indol-1-yl)-6-(4-(4-fluorophenoxy)phenyl)picolinamide
(Compound Example No. 99)
##STR00386##
[0901] .sup.1H NMR (DMSO-d.sub.6): 8.68 (d, 1H), 8.65 (s, 1H), 8.21
(s, 2H), 8.12 (bs, 1H, NH), 8.07 (d, 2H), 7.90 (bs, 1H, NH), 7.75
(d, 1H), 7.48 (t, 1H), 7.30 (t, 2H), 7.20 (m, 2H), 7.15 (d, 2H),
6.98 (s, 1H); LC/MS: m/z=449 (M+1).
Example 104
6-(4-cyano-1H-indol-1-yl)-4-(4-(4-fluorophenoxy)phenyl)picolinamide
(Compound Example No. 100)
##STR00387##
[0903] .sup.1H NMR (DMSO-d.sub.6): 8.50 (m, 3H), 8.47 (d, 2H), 8.12
(m, 2H), 7.90 (bs, 1H, NH), 7.78 (m, 1H), 7.49 (m, 1H), 7.29 (m,
2H), 7.2-7.1 (m, 4H), 7.0 (s, 1H); LC/MS: m/z=449 (M+1).
Example 105
4-(4-cyano-1H-indol-1-yl)-6-(4-(4-fluorophenoxy)phenyl)picolinic
acid (Compound Example No. 101)
##STR00388##
[0905] .sup.1H NMR (DMSO-d.sub.6): 9.01 (d, 1H), 8.55 (s, 1H), 8.10
(s, 1H), 7.97 (m, 3H), 7.70 (d, 1H), 7.40 (t, 1H), 7.29 (t, 2H),
7.19 (m, 2H), 7.12 (d, 2H), 6.90 (s, 1H); LC/MS: m/z=450 (M+1).
Example 106
4-((2-amino-2-oxoethyl)(phenyl)amino)-6-(4-(4-fluorophenoxy)phenyl)picolin-
amide (Compound Example No. 102)
##STR00389##
[0907] .sup.1H NMR (DMSO-d.sub.6): 7.83 (bs, 1H), 7.73 (bs, 1H),
7.58 (m, 2H), 7.58-7.45 (m, 6H), 7.34-7.21 (m, 3H), 7.13 (m, 3H),
7.02 (d, 2H), 6.75 (s, 1H), 4.42 (s, 2H); LC/MS: m/z=457 (M+1).
Example 107
6-(4-cyano-1H-indol-1-yl)-4-(4-(4-fluorophenoxy)phenyl)picolinic
acid (Compound Example No. 126)
##STR00390##
[0909] .sup.1H NMR (DMSO-d.sub.6): 8.26 (m, 3H), 8.10 (d, 1H), 8.0
(d, 2H), 7.75 (d, 1H), 7.46 (t, 1H), 7.30 (t, 2H), 7.17 (m, 2H),
7.09 (d, 2H), 6.95 (s, 1H); LC/MS: m/z=449 (M).
Example 108
1-(2-carboxy-6-(4-(4-fluorophenoxy)phenyl)pyridine-4-yl)-1H-indole-6-carbo-
xylic acid (Compound Example No. 130)
##STR00391##
[0911] .sup.1H NMR (DMSO-d.sub.6): 9.25 (bs, 0.7H, CO.sub.2H), 8.24
(d, 1H), 8.11 (s, 1H), 7.96 (m, 3H), 7.79 (d, 1H), 7.50 (d, 1H),
7.29 (t, 2H), 7.20 (m, 2H), 7.13 (d, 2H), 6.7 (d, 1H); LC/MS:
m/z=468 (M).
Example 109
(S)-6-(4-(3-cyano-4-(trifluoromethyl)phenoxy)phenyl)-N-(2,3-dihydroxypropy-
l) picolinamide (Compound Example No. 90)
##STR00392##
[0913] .sup.1H NMR (CD.sub.3OD): 8.22 (d, 2H, J=8.8 Hz), 8.02-7.93
(m, 3H); 7.80 (d, 1H, J=8.8 Hz), 7.53 (d, 1H, J=2.4 Hz), 7.33 (dd,
1H, J1=2.8, J2=9.2 Hz), 7.18 (d, 2H, J=8 Hz), 3.77 (m, 1H), 3.59
(dd, 1H, J1=4.8, J2=14 Hz), 3.50 (d, 2H, J=5.6 Hz), 3.40 (dd, 1H,
J1=6.8, J2=14 Hz); LC/MS: m/z=458 (M+H).
Example 110
(S)-4-(6-(1,2-dihydroxyethyl)pyridin-2-yl)-N-(4-fluorophenyl)benzenesulfon-
amide (Compound Example No. 104)
##STR00393##
[0915] .sup.1H NMR (CD.sub.3OD): 8.17 (d, 2H, J=8.8 Hz), 7.91 (t,
1H, J=8 Hz), 7.82 (d, 2H, J=8.4 Hz), 7.57 (d, 1H, J=7.6 Hz), 7.12
(m, 2H), 6.98 (m, 2H), 4.84 (m, 1H), 3.94 (dd, 1H, J1=4.4, J2=12
Hz), 3.78 (dd, 1H, J1=6.4, J2=12 Hz); LC/MS: m/z=389 (M+H).
Example 111
(S)-6-(4-(4-chloro-2-fluorophenoxy)phenyl)-4-(1,2-dihydroxyethyl)picolinam-
ide (Compound Example No. 140)
##STR00394##
[0917] .sup.1H NMR (CD.sub.3OD): 8.21 (d, 2H, J=8.8 Hz), 8.09 (m,
2H), 7.42 (dd, 1H, J1=2.4, J2=10 Hz), 7.27 (m, 1H), 7.22 (t, 1H,
J=8.8 Hz), 7.10 (d, 2H, J=8.8 Hz), 4.86 (m, 1H), 3.74 (m, 2H);
LC/MS: m/z=403 [M+H].
Example 112
(R)-6-(4-(4-chloro-2-fluorophenoxy)phenyl)-4-(1,2-dihydroxyethyl)picolinam-
ide (Compound Example No. 141)
##STR00395##
[0919] .sup.1H NMR (CD.sub.3OD): 8.11 (d, 2H, J=8.8 Hz), 7.98 (m,
2H), 7.31 (dd, 1H, J1=2.4, J2=10 Hz), 7.17 (m, 1H), 7.11 (t, 1H,
J=8.8 Hz), 6.99 (d, 2H, J=8.8 Hz), 4.755 (m, 1H), 3.64 (m, 2H);
LC/MS: m/z=403 [M+H].
Example 113
Synthesis of
4-((R)-1,2-dihydroxy-ethyl)-6-[3-(4-fluoro-phenoxy)-phenyl]-pyridine-2-ca-
rboxylic acid amide (Compound Example No. 142)
##STR00396##
[0921]
2-[3-(4-fluoro-phenoxy)-phenyl]-4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-[1,3,2]dioxabor-
olane
##STR00397##
[0922] A 250 ml round bottom flask was charged with
4-fluoro-3'-iodophenyl ether (5 g, Synquest),
4,4,5,5,4',4',5',5'-octamethyl-[2,2]bi[[1,3,2]dioxaborolanyl] (4 g,
15.9 mmol), potassium acetate (4.68 g, 47.7 mmol), and 0
PdCl.sub.2dppf*CH.sub.2Cl.sub.2 (0.649 g, 0.8 mmol) in 15 ml
dioxane. The flask was purged with nitrogen and heated to
100.degree. C. for 20 h. When the reaction was complete, the
mixture was diluted with 500 ml brine and extracted with diethyl
ether (2.times.250 ml). The combined organic layers were dried over
sodium sulfate and concentrated under reduced pressure. The
boronate was chromatographed by combiflash using a 120 gram silica
column and a gradient of EtOAc (40% max) in hexane. The
concentrated residue was taken up in a minimum of IPA and heated in
a water bath until the suspension dissolved and was then allowed to
cool to room temperature. The cooled solution was sonicated to give
a precipitate. The solid was collected by vacuum filtration to
provide 1.9 g of
2-[3-(4-fluoro-phenoxy)-phenyl]-4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-[1,3,2]dioxaboro-
lane as an off-white solid (30% yield) in very high purity. .sup.1H
NMR (CHCl.sub.3): 7.57-7.51 (m, 1H), 7.44-7.39 (m, 1H), 7.37-7.31
(m, 1H), 7.09-6.92 (m, 5H), 1.35-1.31 (s, 12H). LC/MS: m/z=314
[M].sup.+.
4-Chloro-6-[3-(4-fluoro-phenoxy)-phenyl]-pyridine-2-carboxylic acid
ethyl ester
##STR00398##
[0924] In a 50-ml vial with a screw-top septum,
2-[3-(4-fluoro-phenoxy)-phenyl]-4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-[1,3,2]dioxaborolane
(0.500 g, 1.59 mmol) was dissolved in 6 ml DME, 3 ml EtOH, and 6 ml
water. The boronate was then treated with one equivalent of
4,6-dichloro-pyridine-2-carboxylic acid ethyl ester (Anichem),
PdCl.sub.2(PPh.sub.3).sub.2 (0.078 g, 0.11 mmol), and cesium
carbonate (1.04 g, 3.18 mmol). The vial was purged with argon and
heated to 90.degree. C. for 10 hours, at which time the reaction
was complete. The reaction mixture was diluted with 50 ml water and
the aqueous layer acidified with about 10 ml 4N aq. HCl. The
desired material was extracted with EtOAc (2.times.50 ml). The
combined organic layers were dried over sodium sulfate and
concentrated under reduced pressure. The residue was purified by
combiflash using a 40-gram silica column and a gradient of EtOAc
(100% max) in hexane to provide 0.445 g of
4-chloro-6-[3-(4-fluoro-phenoxy)-phenyl]-pyridine-2-carboxylic acid
ethyl ester.
4-chloro-6-[3-(4-fluoro-phenoxy)-phenyl]-pyridine-2-carboxylic acid
amide
##STR00399##
[0926] In a 50-ml vial with a screw-top septum,
4-chloro-6-[3-(4-fluoro-phenoxy)-phenyl]-pyridine-2-carboxylic acid
ethyl ester (0.445 g) was dissolved in 3 ml methanol. 7N
NH.sub.3/MeOH (6 ml) was added to the solution and stirred for 3
hours, at which time the reaction was complete. The reaction
mixture was concentrated under reduced pressure and the residue was
suspended in about 3 ml methanol. The suspension was collected by
vacuum filtration and washed with cold methanol to provide 0.267 g
of 4-chloro-6-[3-(4-fluoro-phenoxy)-phenyl]-pyridine-2-carboxylic
acid amide as a very pure yellow solid (65% yield).
6-[3-(4-Fluoro-phenoxy)-phenyl]-4-vinyl-pyridine-2-carboxylic acid
amide
##STR00400##
[0928] A 5 ml sealed microwave tube was charged with
4-chloro-6-[3-(4-fluoro-phenoxy)-phenyl]-pyridine-2-carboxylic acid
amide (0.267 g, 0.78 mmol), vinyl boronic acid pinacol ester (0.180
g, 1.17 mmol, Aldrich) in three equivalents of TBAF/THF. The
mixture was heated to 120.degree. C. by microwave for 45 minutes.
The mixture was chromatographed without workup by combiflash using
a 40-gram silica column with a gradient of methanol (30% max) in
chloroform to provide 0.130 g of
6-[3-(4-fluoro-phenoxy)-phenyl]-4-vinyl-pyridine-2-carboxylic acid
amide as a clear oil in good purity (50% yield).
4-((R)-1,2-Dihydroxy-ethyl)-6-[3-(4-fluoro-phenoxy)-phenyl]-pyridine-2-car-
boxylic acid amide
##STR00401##
[0930] To a scintillation vial was added
6-[3-(4-fluoro-phenoxy)-phenyl]-4-vinyl-pyridine-2-carboxylic acid
amide (0.066 g), 5 ml IPA, 5 ml water, and 0.270 g AD Mix beta.
After the oxidation reaction was complete, the mixture was
partitioned between 50 ml water and 50 ml EtOAc. The organic layer
was separated, concentrated under reduced vacuum, and
chromatographed by combiflash using a 12-gram silica column using a
gradient of MeOH (0-40%) in chloroform as the eluent. The compound
was purified further by prep TLC (100% EtOAc) followed by
crystallization from chloroform and hexane to provide 0.019 g of
4-((R)-1,2-dihydroxy-ethyl)-6-[3-(4-fluoro-phenoxy)-phenyl]-pyridine-2-
-carboxylic acid amide as a white solid (26% yield) in very high
purity. .sup.1H NMR (CHCl.sub.3) 8.80-8.73 (m, 1H), 8.22-8.14 (m,
1H), 7.79-7.74 (m, 1H), 7.71-7.64 (m, 1H), 7.56-7.47 (s, 1H),
7.31-7.03 (m, 7H), 5.55-5.47 (m, 1H), 4.86-4.80 (m, 1H), 4.77-4.69
(m, 1H), 3.55-3.44 (m, 1H). LC/MS: m/z=368[M].sup.+.
Example 114
Synthesis of
4-((S)-1,2-Dihydroxy-ethyl)-6-(4'-fluoro-biphenyl-4-yl)pyridine-2-carboxy-
lic acid (Compound Example No. 154)
##STR00402##
[0931] Step 1: Synthesis of 4-bromo-4'-fluoro-1,1'-biphenyl
[0932] To THF (90 mL) degassed by purging argon was added
4-fluoroiodobenzene (4.5 g, 20.2 mmol), 4-bromophenylboronic acid
(4 g, 20.2 mmol), and tetrabutylammonium flouride (1M in THF, 40.5
mL, 40.5 mmol), and the mixture was degassed again.
Pd(dppf)Cl.sub.2 (732 mg, 1 mmol) was added and the mixture was
degassed again for 15 minutes. The reaction mixture was heated at
65.degree. C. in an oil bath overnight. TLC (heptane eluent) showed
the reaction was complete. The reaction mixture was diluted with
ethyl acetate and extracted with brine. The organic layer was dried
(sodium sulfate) and concentrated to yield the crude product.
Purification by column chromatography (60-120 mesh silica, heptane
eluent) yielded 3.2 g of 4-bromo-4'-fluoro-1,1'-biphenyl.
Step 2: Synthesis of
2-(4'-fluoro-[1,1'-biphenyl]-4-yl)-4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-
e
[0933] To DMF (32 mL) degassed by purging with argon was added
4-bromo-4'-fluoro-1,1'-biphenyl (3.2 g, 12.7 mmol),
bis(pinacolato)diboron (3.56 g, 14.0 mmol) and potassium acetate
(3.76 g, 30.0 mmol), and the mixture was degassed again.
Pd(dppf)Cl.sub.2 (276 mg, 0.38 mmol) was added and the mixture was
degassed again for 15 minutes. The reaction mixture was heated at
53.degree. C. in an oil bath overnight. The reaction was checked by
TLC (heptane eluent), shown to be incomplete, and heated to
65.degree. C. for an additional 4 h. TLC showed some starting
material remaining. The reaction mixture was diluted with ethyl
acetate and extracted with brine. The organic layer was dried
(sodium sulfate) and concentrated under reduced pressure to obtain
the crude product. Purification by column chromatography (60-120
mesh silica gel, 0 to 5% ethyl acetate/heptane eluent) yielded 3.1
g of
2-(4'-fluoro-[1,1'-biphenyl]-4-yl)-4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-
e.
Step 3: Synthesis of methyl
6-chloro-4-(4'-fluoro-[1,1'-biphenyl]-4-yl)picolinate (compound I)
and methyl 4-chloro-6-(4'-fluoro-[1,1'-biphenyl]-4-yl)picolinate
(compound II)
[0934] To THF (62 mL) degassed by purging argon was added
2-(4'-fluoro-[1,1'-biphenyl]-4-yl)-4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-
e (3.1 g, 10.3 mmol), methyl 4,6-dichloropicolinate (2.132 g, 10.3
mmol) and tetrabutylammonium fluoride (1M in THF, 20.7 mL, 20.7
mmol), and the mixture was degassed again. Pd(dppf)Cl.sub.2 (372
mg, 0.51 mmol) was added and the reaction mixture was degassed
again for 15 minutes. The reaction mixture was heated at 50.degree.
C. in an oil bath overnight. TLC (silica gel, 4/1 heptane/ethyl
acetate) showed the reaction had not gone to completion. After
heating at 55.degree. C. for an additional four hours, TLC showed
almost complete reaction. The reaction was diluted with ethyl
acetate and extracted with brine. The organic layer was dried
(sodium sulfate) and concentrated under reduced pressure to obtain
the crude product which was purified by column chromatography
(230-400 mesh silica gel) to give compound I (1.0 g) which eluted
with 0-6% ethyl acetate in heptane and compound II (0.80 g) which
eleuted with 8-12% ethyl acetate in heptane.
Step 4: Synthesis of methyl
6-(4'-fluoro-[1,1'-biphenyl]-4-yl)-4-vinylpicolinate
[0935] To THF (16 mL) degassed by purging argon was added methyl
4-chloro-6-(4'-fluoro-[1,1'-biphenyl]-4-yl)picolinate (compound II,
800 mg, 0.83 mmol), vinyl boronic acid pinacol ester (360 mg, 2.9
mmol), and tetrabutylammonium fluoride (1M in THF, 4.68 mL), and
the reaction mixture was degassed. Pd(dppf)Cl.sub.2 (85.6 mg, 0.04
mmol) was added and the reaction was degassed for an additional 15
minutes. The reaction mixture was heated at 60.degree. C. in an oil
bath for overnight. TLC (silica gel, 4/1 heptane/ethyl acetate)
showed the reaction had not gone to completion. Additional reaction
time had no effect, so the reaction was cooled, diluted with ethyl
acetate, and extracted with brine. The organic layer was dried
(sodium sulfate) and concentrated under vacuum to obtain the crude
product which was purified by column chromatography (230-400 mesh
silica gel, 0-8% ethyl acetate in heptane as eluent) to yield 600
mg of methyl
6-(4'-fluoro-[1,1'-biphenyl]-4-yl)-4-vinylpicolinate.
Step 5: Synthesis of
6-(4'-fluoro-[1,1'-biphenyl]-4-yl)-4-vinylpicolinamide
[0936] Methyl 6-(4'-fluoro-[1,1'-biphenyl]-4-yl)-4-vinylpicolinate
(600 mg, 1.8 mmol) was dissolved in 10 mL of methanol in a pressure
tube. Into the tube was condensed about 10 mL ammonia at
-20.degree. C. to -30.degree. C. The pressure tube was tightly
closed and the resulting solution was stirred at room temperature
for overnight. TLC (silica gel, 10% methanol in chloroform) showed
the reaction had gone to completion. The ammonia was removed by
nitrogen purge and the methanol was removed under reduced pressure
to obtain 300 mg of
6-(4'-fluoro-[1,1'-biphenyl]-4-yl)-4-vinylpicolinamide which was
pure enough to take to next step without purification.
Step 6: Synthesis of
(S)-4-(1,2-dihydroxyethyl)-6-(4'-fluoro-[1,1'-biphenyl]-4-yl)picolinamide
[0937] 6-(4'-fluoro-[1,1'-biphenyl]-3-yl)-4-vinylpicolinamide (0.2
g, 0.78 mmol) was added to the clear solution of AD-mix alpha (0.8
g) in 1:1 mixture of IPA (10 mL) and water (10 mL). The resulting
slurry was stirred at room temperature overnight. TLC (20% methanol
in chloroform) showed the reaction had not gone to completion. The
reaction mixture was quenched by adding 10 mL of 10% aqueous
NaHSO.sub.3 solution and extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic
layers were washed with brine, dried over sodium sulfate, and
concentrated under reduced pressure to obtain the crude compound.
Purification by column chromatography (230-400 mesh silica gel,
0-5% methanol in CHCl.sub.3 yielded 130 mg of
(S)-4-(1,2-dihydroxyethyl)-6-(4'-fluoro-[1,1'-biphenyl]-4-yl)picolinamide-
. .sup.1H NMR (DMSO-d.sub.6): 8.35 (bs, 1H), 8.22 (bs, 1H),
7.98-7.89 (bm 3H), 7.89-7.78 (m, 4H), 7.70 (bs, 1H), 7.25 (bm, 2H),
5.62 (m, 1H), 4.72 (m 2H), 3.75 (m, 2H). LC/MS: m/z=453
[M+1].sup.+.
Example 115
[0938] The following compounds were prepared using the synthetic
methodology described above:
({6-Carbamoyl-4-[4-(4-fluoro-phenoxy)-phenyl]-pyridin-2-yl}phenyl-amino)-a-
cetic acid (Compound Example No. 143)
##STR00403##
[0940] .sup.1H NMR (DMSO-d.sub.6): 8.05 (bs, 1H), 7.95 (m, 2H),
7.45 (m, 1H), 7.27-7.12 (bm, 3H), 7.08-6.92 (bm, 6H), 4.0 (s, 2H).
LC/MS: m/z=458 [M+1].sup.+.
3-({6-Carbamoyl-4-[4-(4-fluoro-phenoxy)-phenyl]-pyridin-2-yl}phenyl-amino)-
-propionic acid (Compound Example No. 144)
##STR00404##
[0942] .sup.1H NMR (DMSO-d.sub.6): 12.4 (bs, 1H), 9.36 (bs, 1H),
8.42 (m, 2H), 7.80-(m, 2H), 7.68-(m, 2H), 7.40-7.05 (bm, 9H),
7.36-7.20 (bm, 4H), 6.95 (bm, 1H), 3.45 (s, 2H), 2.55 (s, 2H).
LC/MS: m/z=472[M+1].sup.+.
3-({2-Carbamoyl-6-[4-(4-fluoro-phenoxy)-phenyl]-pyridin-4-yl}phenyl-amino)-
-propionic acid (Compound Example No. 145)
##STR00405##
[0944] .sup.1H NMR (DMSO-d.sub.6): 12.4 (bs, 1H), 9.16 (bs, 1H),
8.12 (m, 2H), 7.55 (m, 1H), 7.50-7.38 (bm, 3H), 7.36-7.20 (bm, 4H),
7.20-7.02 (bm, 5H), 3.45 (s, 2H), 2.55 (s, 2H). LC/MS:
m/z=472[M+1].sup.+.
4-[4-(4-Cyano-phenoxy)-phenyl]-6-(methyl-phenyl-amino)-pyridine-2-carboxyl-
ic acid amide (Compound Example No. 146)
##STR00406##
[0946] .sup.1H NMR (DMSO-d.sub.6): 8.38-8.22 (bm, 3H), 7.70 (m,
2H), 7.65-7.52 (bm, 3H), 7.45-7.30 (bm, 4H), 7.30-7.18 (bm, 5H),
3.60 (s, 3H). LC/MS: m/z=421[M+1].sup.+.
6-[4-(4-Cyano-phenoxy)-phenyl]-4-(methyl-phenyl-amino)-pyridine-2-carboxyl-
ic acid amide (Compound Example No. 147)
##STR00407##
[0948] .sup.1H NMR (DMSO-d.sub.6): 7.95 (bs 1H), 7.84 (bm 2H),
7.70-7.58 (bm, 4H), 7.48 (m, 2H), -7.40 (m, 2H), 7.30 (bm, 1H),
7.23 (m, 2H), 7.19 (m, 2H), 6.82 (s, 1H). LC/MS:
m/z=421[M+1].sup.+.
6-(Methyl-phenyl-amino)-4-[4-(4-trifluoromethyl-phenoxy)phenyl]-pyridine-2-
-carboxylic acid amide (Compound Example No. 148)
##STR00408##
[0950] .sup.1H NMR (DMSO-d.sub.6): 8.38-8.18 (bm, 3H), 7.78 (bm,
2H), 7.63-7.48 (bm, 3H), 7.42-7.27 (bm, 4H), 7.27-7.12 (bm, 5H),
3.60 (s, 3H). LC/MS: m/z=464[M+1].sup.+.
4-(Methyl-phenyl-amino)-6-[4-(4-trifluoromethyl-phenoxy)phenyl]-pyridine-2-
-carboxylic acid amide (Compound Example No. 149)
##STR00409##
[0952] .sup.1H NMR (DMSO-d.sub.6): 7.97 (bs, 1H), 7.75 (bm, 2H),
7.50-7.45 (bm, 2H), 7.30 (bm 1H), 7.23-7.18 (bm, 4H), 6.82 (s, 1H),
3.60 (s, 3H). LC/MS: m/z=464[M+1].sup.+.
6-[4-(4-Fluoro-phenoxy)-phenyl]-4-{phenyl-[2-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl)-ethyl]-ami-
no}-pyridine-2-carboxylic acid amide (Compound Example No. 150)
##STR00410##
[0954] .sup.1H NMR (DMSO-d6): 8.15 (bs, 1H), 7.72 (bs, 1H),
7.58-7.45 (bm, 5H), 7.30-7.20 (bm 3H), 7.25 (bm, 2H), 7.12 (bm,
2H), 7.03 (bm, 2H), 6.62 (s, 1H), 4.32 (m, 2H), 3.15 (m, 2H).
LC/MS: m/z=496[M+1].sup.+.
4-[4-(4-Fluoro-phenoxy)-phenyl]-6-{phenyl-[2-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl)-ethyl]-ami-
no}-pyridine-2-carboxylic acid amide (Compound Example No. 151)
##STR00411##
[0956] .sup.1H NMR (DMSO-d.sub.6): 8.15 (m, 3H), 7.58-7.50 (bm,
3H), 7.42-7.38 (bm 1H), 7.35-7.20 (bm, 5H), 7.15 (bm, 2H), 7.05
(bm, 3H), 4.23 (m, 2H), 3.15 (m, 2H). LC/MS:
m/z=496[M+1].sup.+.
6-[4-(4-Fluoro-phenoxy)-phenyl]-4-{phenyl-[2-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl)ethyl]-amin-
o}-pyridine-2-carboxylic acid (Compound Example No. 152)
##STR00412##
[0958] .sup.1H NMR (DMSO-d.sub.6): 7.60 (s, 1H), 7.58-7.48 (bm,
4H), 7.38-7.20 (bm 5H), 7.15 (bm, 2H), 7.02 (bm, 2H), 4.23 (m, 2H),
3.15 (m, 2H). LC/MS: m/z=497[M+1].sup.+.
4-[4-(4-Fluoro-phenoxy)-phenyl]-6-{phenyl-[2-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl)ethyl]-amin-
o}-pyridine-2-carboxylic acid (Compound Example No. 153)
##STR00413##
[0960] .sup.1H NMR (DMSO-d.sub.6): 8.08 (m, 2H), 7.55 (m, 2H), 7.41
(bm 1H), 7.32-7.22 (bm, 5H), 7.14 (bm, 2H), 7.18 (bm, 2H), 7.0 (bs
1H), 4.33 (m, 2H), 3.35 (m, 2H). LC/MS: m/z=497[M+1].sup.+.
4-((R)-1,2-Dihydroxy-ethyl)-6-(4'-fluoro-biphenyl-4-yl)pyridine-2-carboxyl-
ic acid amide (Compound Example No. 155)
##STR00414##
[0962] .sup.1H NMR (DMSO-d.sub.6): 8.35 (bs, 1H), 8.22 (bs, 1H),
7.98-7.89 (bm 3H), 7.89-7.78 (m, 4H), 7.35 (bm, 2H), 5.62 (m, 1H),
4.72 (m 2H), 3.75 (m, 2H). LC/MS: m/z=353[M+1].sup.+.
6-((S)-1,2-Dihydroxy-ethyl)-4-[4-(4-trifluoromethoxy-phenoxy)phenyl]-pyrid-
ine-2-carboxylic acid amide (Compound Example No. 156)
##STR00415##
[0964] .sup.1H NMR (DMSO-d.sub.6): 8.38-8.28 (bm, 3H), 8.05 (bs,
1H), 8.00 (bs, 1H), 7.42 (bs, 2H), 7.18 (m, 4H), 5.62 (m, 1H), 4.87
(m 1H), 4.72 (m 1H), 3.75 (m, 2H). LC/MS: m/z=435[M+1].sup.+.
6-((R)-1,2-Dihydroxy-ethyl)-4-[4-(4-trifluoromethoxy-phenoxy)phenyl]-pyrid-
ine-2-carboxylic acid amide (Compound Example No. 157)
##STR00416##
[0966] .sup.1H NMR (DMSO-d.sub.6): 8.38-8.28 (bm, 3H), 8.05 (bs,
1H), 8.00 (bs, 1H), 7.42 (bs, 2H), 7.18 (m, 4H), 5.62 (m, 1H), 4.87
(m 1H), 4.72 (m 1H), 3.75 (m, 2H). LC/MS: m/z=435[M+1].sup.+.
6-((S)-1,2-Dihydroxy-ethyl)-4-[4-(3-trifluoromethoxy-phenoxy)phenyl]-pyrid-
ine-2-carboxylic acid amide (Compound Example No. 158)
##STR00417##
[0968] .sup.1H NMR (DMSO-d.sub.6): 8.38-8.28 (bm, 3H), 8.05 (bs,
1H), 8.00 (bs, 1H), 7.68 (bs, 1H), 7.55 (bm, 1H), 7.23-7.16 (bm
3H), 7.15-7.08 (m, 2H), 5.62 (m, 1H), 4.87 (m 1H), 4.72 (m 1H),
3.75 (m, 2H). LC/MS: m/z=435[M+1].sup.+.
4-((S)-1,2-Dihydroxy-ethyl)-6-[4-(4-trifluoromethoxy-phenoxy)phenyl]-pyrid-
ine-2-carboxylic acid amide (Compound Example No. 159)
##STR00418##
[0970] .sup.1H NMR (DMSO-d.sub.6): 8.35 (bs, 1H), 8.16 (bs, 1H),
7.95-7.85 (bm, 3H), 7.68 (bm, 1H), 7.48-7.42 (bm 2H), 7.27-7.18 (m,
4H), 5.62 (m, 1H), 4.87 (m 2H), 3.75 (m, 2H). LC/MS:
m/z=435[M+1].sup.+.
6-((S)-1,2-Dihydroxy-ethyl)-4-(4'-fluoro-biphenyl-4-yl)pyridine-2-carboxyl-
ic acid amide (Compound Example No. 160)
##STR00419##
[0972] .sup.1H NMR (DMSO-d.sub.6): 8.42-8.38 (bm, 3H), 8.14 (bs,
1H), 8.03 (bs, 1H), 7.87-7.78 (bm, 4H), 7.72 (bs, 1H), 7.38-7.30
(bm 2H), 5.62 (m, 1H), 4.87 (m 1H), 4.72 (m 1H), 3.75 (m, 2H).
LC/MS: m/z=453[M+1].sup.+.
4-((R)-1,2-Dihydroxy-ethyl)-6-[4-(4-trifluoromethoxy-phenoxy)phenyl]-pyrid-
ine-2-carboxylic acid amide (Compound Example No. 161)
##STR00420##
[0974] .sup.1H NMR (DMSO-d.sub.6): 8.35 (bs, 1H), 8.16 (bs, 1H),
7.95-7.85 (bm, 3H), 7.68 (bm, 1H), 7.48-7.42 (bm 2H), 7.27-7.18 (m,
4H), 5.62 (m, 1H), 4.87 (m 2H), 3.75 (m, 2H). LC/MS:
m/z=435[M+1].sup.+.
6-((R)-1,2-Dihydroxy-ethyl)-4-(4'-fluoro-biphenyl-4-yl)pyridine-2-carboxyl-
ic acid amide (Compound Example No. 162)
##STR00421##
[0976] .sup.1H NMR (DMSO-d.sub.6): 8.42-8.38 (bm, 3H), 8.14 (bs,
1H), 8.03 (bs, 1H), 7.87-7.78 (bm, 4H), 7.72 (bs, 1H), 7.38-7.30
(bm 2H), 5.62 (m, 1H), 4.87 (m 1H), 4.72 (m 1H), 3.75 (m, 2H).
LC/MS: m/z=453[M+1].sup.+.
4-((S)-1,2-Dihydroxy-ethyl)-6-[4-(3-trifluoromethoxy-phenoxy)phenyl]-pyrid-
ine-2-carboxylic acid amide (Compound Example No. 163)
##STR00422##
[0978] .sup.1H NMR (DMSO-d.sub.6): 8.40 (bs, 1H), 8.22 (bs, 1H),
7.98-7.92 (bm, 3H), 7.75 (bs, 1H), 7.62 (bm, 1H), 7.32-7.22 (bm
3H), 7.22-7.18 (m, 2H), 5.62 (m, 1H), 4.87 (m 2H), 3.75 (m, 2H).
LC/MS: m/z=435[M+1].sup.+.
4-((R)-1,2-Dihydroxy-ethyl)-6-[4-(3-trifluoromethoxy-phenoxy)phenyl]-pyrid-
ine-2-carboxylic acid amide (Compound Example No. 164)
##STR00423##
[0980] .sup.1H NMR (DMSO-d.sub.6): 8.35 (bs, 1H), 8.17 (bs, 1H),
7.92-7.88 (bm, 3H), 7.68 (bs, 1H), 7.55 (bm, 1H), 7.26-7.18 (bm
3H), 7.18-7.10 (m, 2H), 5.62 (m, 1H), 4.87 (m 2H), 3.75 (m, 2H).
LC/MS: m/z=435[M+1].sup.+.
(S)-2-((2-cyano-6-(4-(4-fluorophenoxy)phenyl)pyridin-4-yl)amino)propanamid-
e (Compound Example No. 165)
##STR00424##
[0982] LC/MS: m/z=377.2 [M+H].sup.+, .sup.1H NMR (400 MHz,
DMSO-d.sub.6): 7.94 (2H, d, J=8.8 Hz), 7.60 (1H, s), 7.36 (1H, d,
J=7.5 Hz), 7.31-7.24 (2H, m), 7.22-7.12 (4H, m), 7.07 (2H, d, J=9.0
Hz), 6.99 (1H, br s), 4.16-4.06 (1H, m), 1.35 (3H, d, J=7.0
Hz).
(S)-2-((4-cyano-6-(4-(4-fluorophenoxy)phenyl)pyridin-2-yl)amino)propanamid-
e (Compound Example No. 166)
##STR00425##
[0984] LC/MS: m/z=377.1 [M+H].sup.+, .sup.1H NMR (400 MHz,
DMSO-d.sub.6): 8.12 (2H, d, J=9.0 Hz), 7.47 (1H, s), 7.42 (1H, s),
7.34 (1H, d, J=6.6 Hz), 7.31-7.24 (2H, m), 7.18-7.12 (2H, m), 7.01
(2H, d, J=8.8 Hz), 6.97 (1H, s), 6.84 (1H, s), 4.46-4.36 (1H, m),
1.34 (3H, d, J=7.0 Hz).
(S)-4-((1-amino-1-oxopropan-2-yl)amino)-6-(4-(4-fluorophenoxy)phenyl)picol-
inamide (Compound Example No. 167)
##STR00426##
[0986] LC/MS: m/z=395.1 [M+H].sup.+, .sup.1H NMR (400 MHz,
DMSO-d.sub.6): 8.16-8.09 (3H, m), 7.57 (1H, s), 7.52 (1H, d, J=2.6
Hz), 7.31-7.22 (2H, m), 7.21-7.08 (5H, m), 7.05 (2H, d, J=9.0 Hz),
7.01 (1H, d, J=7.0 Hz), 4.10-4.01 (1H, m), 1.35 (3H, d, J=7.0
Hz).
(S)-2-((2-((S)-1,2-dihydroxyethyl)-6-(4-(4-fluorophenoxy)phenyl)pyridin-4--
yl)amino)propanamide (Compound Example No. 168)
##STR00427##
[0988] LC/MS: m/z=412.2 [M+H].sup.+, .sup.1H NMR (400 MHz,
DMSO-d.sub.6): .delta. 7.92 (2H, d, J=8.8 Hz), 7.51 (1H, s),
7.29-7.22 (2H, m), 7.15-7.10 (2H, m), 7.09 (1H, s), 7.05 (2H, d,
J=8.8 Hz), 6.83 (1H, s), 6.71 (1H, d, J=7.0 Hz), 6.64 (1H, s),
5.29-5.25 (1H, m), 4.81-4.73 (1H, m), 4.49-4.44 (1H, m), 3.99 (1H,
p, J=7.0 Hz), 3.74-3.64 (1H, m), 3.48-3.39 (1H, m), 1.33 (3H, d,
J=7.0 Hz).
Example 116
[0989] Representative compounds of the invention have been tested
in the FLIPR.RTM. or FLIPR.sup.TETRA.RTM. sodium dye assay with KCl
assay for sodium channel blocking activity, which is described in
detail above. Representative values are presented in TABLE 3.
TABLE-US-00004 TABLE 3 Evaluation of compounds as sodium channel
(Na.sub.v) blockers Na.sub.v1.7 Compound Ex. No. IC50 (.mu.M) .+-.
SEM 3 0.07 .+-. 0.01 4 0.12 .+-. 0.02 5 0.16 .+-. 0.07 6 0.27 .+-.
0.05 7 0.32 .+-. 0.02 8 0.47 .+-. 0.09 9 0.50 .+-. 0.18 10 0.52
.+-. 0.11 11 0.82 .+-. 0.09 12 0.89 .+-. 0.02 13 0.89 .+-. 0.08 14
1.30 .+-. 0.30 15 1.42 .+-. 0.24 16 1.71 .+-. 0.24 17 2.77 .+-.
0.41 18 2.80 .+-. 0.12 20 2.95 .+-. 0.76 21 2.97 .+-. 0.91 22 3.33
.+-. 0.2 23 4.89 .+-. 2.48 24 6.49 .+-. 2.94 27 >20 29 2.65 .+-.
0.37 30 0.24 .+-. 0.07 31 0.61 .+-. 0.10 32 >20 33 0.50 .+-.
0.07 34 0.38 .+-. 0.08 35 0.40 .+-. 0.07 36 0.22 .+-. 0.04 37 0.44
.+-. 0.10 38 0.35 .+-. 0.07 39 0.13 .+-. 0.03 41 0.24 .+-. 0.04 42
1.25 .+-. 0.15 43 0.93 .+-. 0.17 44 3.29 .+-. 1.17 45 0.15 .+-.
0.01 46 0.48 .+-. 0.07 47 0.22 .+-. 0.06 48 0.09 .+-. 0.06 49 0.10
.+-. 0.03 50 0.14 .+-. 0.03 51 0.18 .+-. 0.3 52 0.20 .+-. 0.08 53
0.22 .+-. 0.06 54 0.22 .+-. 0.06 55 0.23 .+-. 0.06 56 0.31 .+-.
0.05 57 0.83 .+-. 0.02 58 1.57 .+-. 0.33 59 2.28 .+-. 0.20 60 0.16
.+-. 0.03 61 0.03 .+-. 0.01 62 0.07 .+-. 0.02 63 0.09 .+-. 0.03 64
0.10 .+-. 0.3 65 0.12 .+-. 0.02 66 0.13 .+-. 0.03 67 0.17 .+-. 0.01
68 0.18 .+-. 0.09 69 0.19 .+-. 0.05 70 0.23 .+-. 0.08 71 0.35 .+-.
0.05 72 0.76 .+-. 0.03 73 0.09 .+-. 0.03 74 0.09 .+-. 0.01 76 0.53
.+-. 0.07 77 4.27 .+-. 0.69 78 10-20 79 0.41 .+-. 0.03 80 1.30 .+-.
0.17 81 1.46 .+-. 0.43 82 1.94 .+-. 0.21 83 1.95 .+-. 0.52 84 4.11
.+-. 0.93 85 6.59 .+-. 2.17 86 9.21 .+-. 1.15 87 >20 88 0.23
.+-. 0.09 89 7.13 .+-. 0.50 91 >20 92 3.83 .+-. 0.64 93 >20
.mu.M 94 2.17 .+-. 0.66 95 0.17 .+-. 0.08 96 0.12 .+-. 0.03 98 0.22
.+-. 0.07 99 0.10 .+-. 0.03 100 0.27 .+-. 0.03 101 0.27 .+-. 0.08
104 2.70 .+-. 0.26 105 0.53 .+-. 0.08 106 2.01 .+-. 0.44 107 0.40
.+-. 0.12 108 0.13 .+-. 0.01 109 3.77 .+-. 0.56 110 0.62 .+-. 0.08
111 0.71 .+-. 0.13 112 2.12 .+-. 0.54 113 0.36 .+-. 0.8 114 0.68
.+-. 0.6 115 0.08 .+-. 0.03 116 2.71 .+-. 0.73 117 >20 118 2.5
.+-. 0.30 119 2.46 .+-. 0.80 120 9.3 .+-. 0.54 121 6.24 .+-. 0.81
122 0.14 .+-. 0.03 123 0.17 .+-. 0.03 124 2.50 .+-. 0.34 125 0.77
.+-. 0.13 126 1.05 .+-. 0.13 127 1.13 .+-. 0.11 128 1.29 .+-. 0.17
129 1.74 .+-. 0.35 130 2.47 .+-. 0.73 131 2.78 .+-. 0.46 132 2.78
.+-. 0.75 133 3.08 .+-. 0.59 134 3.90 .+-. 0.34 135 7.26 .+-. 0.34
136 >20 137 >20 140 0.07 .+-. 0.01 141 0.07 .+-. 0.01 142
5.30 .+-. 1.6 143 >20 144 >20 145 1.25 .+-. 0.03 146 0.09
.+-. 0.004 147 1.60 .+-. 0.26 148 0.25 .+-. 0.08 149 10-20 150 0.46
.+-. 0.04 151 0.16 .+-. 0.03 152 1.87 .+-. 0.68 153 2.13 .+-. 0.55
154 1.12 .+-. 0.07 155 2.78 .+-. 0.61 156 0.13 .+-. 0.02 157 0.12
.+-. 0.008 158 0.16 .+-. 0.01 159 0.30 .+-. 0.02 160 0.49 .+-. 0.12
161 1.38 .+-. 0.20 163 0.63 .+-. 0.07 164 0.49 .+-. 0.10 165 1.97
.+-. 0.49 166 4.32 .+-. 1.0 167 0.73 .+-. 0.10
[0990] Having now fully described this invention, it will be
understood by those of ordinary skill in the art that the same can
be performed within a wide and equivalent range of conditions,
formulations and other parameters without affecting the scope of
the invention or any embodiment thereof.
[0991] Other embodiments of the invention will be apparent to those
skilled in the art from consideration of the specification and
practice of the invention disclosed herein. It is intended that the
specification and examples be considered as exemplary only, with a
true scope and spirit of the invention being indicated by the
following claims.
[0992] All patents and publications cited herein are fully
incorporated by reference herein in their entirety.
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